Cool MateShowing vs Turnout
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Showing
Top 1,000 (very common)
Turnout
Top 2,000 (common)C1noun
Most common: Showing
| Showing | Turnout | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈʃəʊɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ˈʃoʊɪŋ// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈtɜːnaʊt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈtɜːrnaʊt/"]/ |
| Meaning | Making something visible or clear | The number of people who come to an event or vote. |
| Example | The teacher is showing the students how to solve the math problem. | This year's festival attracted a record turnout. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | C1 |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | showing interest, showing off, showing signs, showing respect, showing up | big, fantastic, good, attract, get, have, good, heavy, high, depress, suppress, boost, a decline in turnout, a fall in turnout, an increase in turnout |
| Antonyms | hiding, concealing, keeping secret | no-show, absence |
| Common mistakes | Confusing with 'showed' for past actions., Using 'showing' without a clear object can sound incomplete., Misunderstanding its meaning in phrases like 'showing up' (arriving). | Confusing 'turnout' with 'turn out', which has a different meaning., Using 'turnout' for casual events; it's more formal., Incorrectly using 'turnout' as a verb instead of a noun. |
| Usage notes | Used to indicate making something visible or providing information; appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. | Use 'turnout' when discussing attendance, especially in formal contexts like elections or events. It is less common in casual conversation. |
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Frequently asked questions: Showing vs Turnout
What's the difference between Showing and Turnout?
Showing: Making something visible or clear Turnout: The number of people who come to an event or vote.
Which is more common: Showing and Turnout?
Showing is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Showing: The teacher is showing the students how to solve the math problem. Turnout: This year's festival attracted a record turnout.
Can I use Showing and Turnout interchangeably?
Not always. Showing and Turnout are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.