shown

word · lemma: show

/ˈʃoʊn/
shohn
/ʃˈəʊn/
shohn

Definition

Past participle of 'show'. It means something was presented, made visible, or explained to someone.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in perfect tenses, passives, and reduced clauses: 'has shown', 'was shown', 'the results shown above'. In modern standard English, 'shown' is usually preferred as the past participle, while 'showed' is more common as the simple past.

Example Sentences

The picture was shown on the screen.

basic

He has shown me his new bike.

basic

The teacher had shown us how to do it.

basic

The report shown in the meeting wasn't final.

natural

She's shown a lot of patience with the team.

natural

As shown above, the costs are higher this year.

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