show
word
/ˈʃoʊ/
SHOH
/ʃˈəʊ/
SHOH
Definition
To cause something to be seen or observed, often by presenting or explaining it. Also, a public performance or event such as a concert or TV program.
Usage & Nuances
Used in many contexts: to 'show' facts, emotions, or objects. Can be a noun meaning a performance or an event. Common phrases: 'show the way,' 'show interest,' 'put on a show.' Informal in some uses, formal in others depending on context.
Spanish: mostrar - espectáculo - programa (de TV)Portuguese (BR): mostrar - mostrar (apresentar) - espetáculo - programaPortuguese (PT): mostrar - espetáculo - programaChinese (Simplified): 展示 - 表演 - 节目Chinese (Traditional): 展示 - 表演 - 節目Hindi: प्रदर्शन करना - शो - कार्यक्रमArabic: يُظهر - عرض - برنامجBengali: দেখানো - প্রদর্শনী (পারফরম্যান্স)Russian: показать - шоу (выступление)Japanese: 見せる - ショー (公演)Vietnamese: chỉ cho - trình diễn (buổi diễn)Korean: 보여주다 - 공연 (쇼)Turkish: göstermek - gösteri (performans)Urdu: دکھانا - شو (تماشا)Indonesian: menunjukkan - pertunjukan (acara)
Example Sentences
Can you show me how to use this app?
basic
The museum will show ancient artifacts tomorrow.
basic
We watched a funny show on TV last night.
basic
Don't show all your cards at once in the meeting.
natural
That street performance really showed off their talent.
natural
She will show up late because of the traffic.
natural