show
present for others to see
To let someone see something.
to show [something] to [someone]
- She showed me the pictures from her trip.
- Please show your ticket at the entrance.
- He showed the class his science project.
- The teacher showed the students a new method.
- Can you show me how this works?
- She showed me her dog.
- Please show me your book.
- Can you show me the way?
- He showed the picture to his friend.
- Show me your hands.
performance or entertainment event
An event or program made to entertain people.
- We went to see a Broadway show.
- That TV show is very popular.
- The circus put on a great show.
- She stars in a new cooking show.
- The fireworks show was amazing.
- I like that TV show.
- We saw a show last night.
- The show starts at 8 p.m.
- He is in a music show.
- The kids enjoyed the magic show.
demonstrate or explain method
To help someone learn by doing it in front of them.
to show [someone] how to [verb]
- Can you show me how to use this software?
- He showed her how to tie a knot.
- The instructor showed us the correct form.
- She showed them how to bake bread.
- I will show you how to set it up.
- Please show me how to cook rice.
- He showed me how to fix the bike.
- She showed us how to play the game.
- Can you show me how to use this phone?
- My dad showed me how to drive.
make quality or fact visible
To let other people see a feeling or fact by what you do or say.
to show [emotion/quality/sign]
- He showed great courage during the rescue.
- She doesn't like to show her emotions in public.
- The report shows a rise in unemployment.
- They showed no signs of fear.
- Your work shows real improvement.
- He shows kindness to everyone.
- She showed her love with a hug.
- The test shows my progress.
- He showed no fear.
- Her face shows happiness.
outward display of feeling or support
When someone shows a feeling or support by what they do.
- The protest was a powerful show of unity.
- His apology was just for show.
- They made a big show of helping him.
- The party was a big show of love.
- The parade was a show of pride.
- It was only for show.
- Base: show
- Plural: shows
- Base: show
- 3rd Person Singular: shows
- Present Participle: showing
- Past: showed
- Past Participle: shown
- Irregular past participle: shown Verb
all talk and no show
1talking without visible action or result
When someone says they will do things but never does them in a way people can see.
- He's all talk and no show when it comes to helping out.
- They promised big changes but were all talk and no show.
on show
1publicly displayed for viewing
Being in a place where people can look at it.
- The paintings are now on show at the gallery.
- Her work will be on show next month.
show off
1display abilities or possessions proudly
To try to make people notice and admire what you have or can do.
- He's always showing off his new car.
- She likes to show off her cooking skills.
show up
1arrive where expected or arranged
To arrive at a place where people are waiting for you.
- He finally showed up an hour late.
- Only three people showed up for the meeting.
steal the show
1Attract all attention and praise
To get all the attention and praise in an event or performance, even more than others expected to get it.
- Her performance completely stole the show.
- Her performance completely stole the show at the festival.
- The little boy's dance stole the show at the wedding.
- The comedian's jokes stole the show during the awards ceremony.