Definition
to show: to display, to present, to exhibit, to demonstrate, to indicate, to reveal
Did I show you my scar? It is covered by my underpants at the moment, but I can show it to you if you want.
-What movies are they showing? -They are showing an old Hitchcock movie on screen 1, and on screen 2 it's the new Jim Carey movie.
a show: a performance, a play, a program, a broadcast, an exhibition
What a great show!
- "Come to the institute and I'll show you."
- "Brian Jones will be showing Ms. Lohan the offices, and introducing her to the staff individually."
- "Let's show these people what you can really do!"
- "Brian : We could show you all the great sights: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, and London Bridge!"
- "The fastest woman in the Wild West, and I reckon I should show this horse what happens when horses cheat at cards."
- "We can show our guests a bit of Australia, and then eat so much that we all throw up!"
- "I need you to show me how things work around here."
- "Horatio : Show him to us!"
- "I will show you my love by giving you a beautiful gift, because I am a kind, generous, understanding leader."
- "Edward : Hey Fonzie, could you show me how the printer works?"
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