showing
word · lemma: show
Definition
'Showing' can be the -ing form of 'show', meaning presenting, letting someone see something, or making something visible. It can also be a noun meaning a performance or a time when a movie is shown.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb form, 'showing' often appears after 'be' ('is showing'), after prepositions, or in phrases like 'showing someone around'. As a noun, it is common with movies and art: 'a showing of the film', 'private showing'. Don't confuse it with 'show' when you need the base verb.
Example Sentences
She is showing me her new phone.
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The museum is showing old photos this week.
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We went to the late showing of the movie.
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Thanks for showing me around the neighborhood.
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He kept showing off his new watch all night.
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The way she said it was showing how upset she was.
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