show — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

show (/ʃəʊ/)

verb  ·  Beginner  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /ʃəʊ/

Meaning

Meaning: display; reveal

To let something be seen, to display it, or to demonstrate how something works. It makes something visible or clear.

Examples

🗣 Let me show you how to use this new machine before you begin.

Etymology

From Old English ‘sceawian’ (to look at, inspect), later ‘to display’.

How & Where It’s Used

A core everyday verb for displaying and demonstrating.

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Tags: display, reveal

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