Show - English meaning
ʃəʊ
Show – definitions in English dictionary
verbAllow or cause (something) to be visible.
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A white blouse will show the bloodverbAllow (a quality or emotion) to be perceived; display.
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It was frank's turn to show his frustrationverbDemonstrate or prove.
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Experts say this shows the benefit of regular inspectionsverbFinish third or in the first three in a race.
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Greenough was the only other rider clear in round one, but she failed to show for the tiebreaker
nounA spectacle or display, typically an impressive one.
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Spectacular shows of bluebellsnounA play or other stage performance, especially a musical.
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Amy will perform songs from the musicals and the stage show will include a date in her home town bo…nounAn outward appearance or display of a quality or feeling.
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Joanie was frightened of any show of affectionnounA discharge of blood and mucus from the vagina at the onset of labour or menstruation.
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How long after having a show did you do into labour?nounAn opportunity for doing something; a chance.
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I didn't have a show
verbMake visible or noticeable
verbTo cause or allow something to be seen
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You should show that rash to your doctor., these trees show the effects of acid rain., he’s startin…
nounAn event at which goods and services, or information about them, are displayed so that people can decide whether to buy them
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A fashion/technology/trade show, we try to schedule our show ahead of tucson so dealers can leave h…
verbTo make it possible for something to be seen
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[ + two objects ] let me show you this new book i've just bought., on this map, urban areas are sho…
verbTo record or express a number or measurement
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The right-hand dial shows the temperature, and the left-hand one shows the air pressure., the compa…
verbTo explain something to someone, by doing it or by giving instructions or examples
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[ + question word ] can you show me how to set the dvd player?, this dictionary contains many examp…
verbTo prove something or make the truth or existence of something known
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She has shown herself (to be) a highly competent manager., his diaries show him to have been an ext…
verbTo express ideas or feelings using actions or words
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He finds it difficult to show affection., she showed enormous courage when she rescued him from the…
verbTo be easy to see or notice
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"oh no, i've spilled red wine on my jacket!" "don't worry, it doesn't show.", whatever she's thinki…
verbWhen a pregnant woman shows, it is possible to see that she is pregnant
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Once she started to show, people started treating her differently., although i'm not showing yet, m…
verbTo look as old as you really are
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Recently, he's really starting to show his age.
verbTo make an artist's work available for the public to see
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Our aim is to make it easier for young unknown artists to show their work.
verbIf a cinema or television station shows a film or programme, or if a film or programme is showing somewhere, you can see it there
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It's the first time this movie has been shown on television., now showing at a cinema near you!
verbTo show up informal
verbTo take someone somewhere by going there with them
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Could you show dr sanchez into the living room?, the waiter showed us to our table.
verbTo fail to hide something, or to make it possible to see or know something that is not intended to be seen or known
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Your shirt's so thin that it shows your bra., light-coloured carpets show the dirt., [ + question w…
verbTo make someone understand something by directing their attention to it
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Can you show me where it hurts?, show me which one you want.
nounA theatre performance or a television or radio programme that is entertaining rather than serious
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A radio/television/stage show, a quiz/game show, why don't we go to london on saturday and see a sh…
nounAn event at which a group of related things are available for the public to look at
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A fashion/flower show, there were some amazing new cars at the motor show., they put on a retrospec…
nounSomething that is on show has been made available for the public to look at
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Her sculptures will be on show at the museum until the end of the month.
nounAn action that makes other people know what your feelings, beliefs, or qualities are
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In a show of solidarity, the management and workers have joined forces to campaign against the clos…
nounAn activity or piece of work that appears to be done with great, little, etc. effort
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She may not have won, but she certainly put up a good show.
nounAn appearance of something that is not really sincere or real
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Despite its public show of unity, the royal family had its share of disagreements just like any oth…
nounSomething that is for show has no practical value and is used only to improve the appearance of something else
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Do the lights on this phone have any useful function or are they just/only for show?
nounAn activity, business, or organization, considered in relation to who is managing it
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Who will run the show when meg retires?, the wedding is their show - let them do it their way.
nounA small amount of blood and mucus (= thick liquid) that comes out of the vagina at the start of labour (= the process of giving birth)
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The bloody show
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Word origin
Old English scēawian ‘look at, inspect’, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘look’; related to Dutch schouwen and German schauen .
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