shown to cause or permit to be seen exhibit The first known use: in the 12th century |
Word Structure |
5 Letters, 1 Syllable |
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3 Phonemes |
S O n |
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onset, rime |
sh own |
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Morpheme |
shown |
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Sentence Examples You have to show your tickets at the gate. You're the only person that I've shown this letter to. They showed the theory to be faulty. You will have to show me how to play the game. He showed them a card trick. Definitions tell you the meanings of words; examples show you how the words are used. She was the star of the show. The band always puts on a good show. |
Common Phrases be shown the ropes To be taught how to do or perform a job, task, or activity; to have explained or demonstrated how something is done. bleed (someone or something) dry To take all of the resources that another person or thing has available. This phrase is often applied to money. in a bad light Negatively; under unfavorable circumstances. (Typically used with the verbs "see" or "show," or some similar variation.) show (a lot) of bottle To act boldly; to show a lot of nerve. Primarily heard in UK. show (one) the ropes To explain or demonstrate to one how to do or perform a job, task, or activity. show (one's) (true) colors To reveal what one truly believes, thinks, or wants; to act in accordance with one's real personality, temperament, or disposition. show (one's) face To go somewhere despite feeling embarrassed or being scorned. show (one's) hand To make one's plans, intentions, ideas, or resources known to others, especially those that were previously hidden or kept secret. (Also expressed as "show (one's) cards"; both phrases refer to displaying one's cards ("hand") during a card game.) show (some) spine To demonstrate determination, resolve, and strength of character. show a/the white flag To offer a sign of surrender or defeat; to yield or give in. show bad faith To indicate one's intention to violate the law. show foresight To demonstrate consideration, anticipation, or preparation for what may happen or occur in the future. show lot of promise To demonstrate a great amount of potential for future success or excellence. show muscle To demonstrate one's influence, power, or strength. show signs of (something) To exhibit characteristics or traits indicative or suggestive of something. show the flag To stand up for, support, or defend someone or something. show the way To guide someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "show" and "the." show the white feather To act like or appear to be a coward; to exhibit cowardly traits or behavior. A white feather on a gamecock's tail was once considered a sign of impure breeding show through To be or become visible, noticeable, or apparent through something else. show up To be apparent, visible, or detected. show up on the dot To arrive at the exact time specified. |
Related Words Sound the same but are spelled differently.
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Collocations The habitual juxtaposition of a particular word with another word or words with a frequency greater than chance.
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