show — to let somebody see something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to let somebody see something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃoʊ/
Example Sentences
- My cat loves to show off by doing backflips when guests come over.
- Please show your student ID at the library entrance.
- The weather forecast shows rain for tomorrow.
show
VERB[/ʃoʊ/]
to let somebody see something
A teacher shows students a colorful solar system diagram
Show how the gardens grow and flow!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'show' derives from Old English 'scēawian', meaning 'to look at' or 'to observe'. It originates from Germanic roots and evolved to mean 'to cause to be seen' or 'to display'.
Breakdown
Old English 'scēawian' (to look, to see) simplified to Middle English 'showen', then to modern English 'show'. The Germanic root relates to perception and visual observation.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat loves to show off by doing backflips when guests come over.”
“Please show your student ID at the library entrance.”
“The weather forecast shows rain for tomorrow.”
“He didn't show up to his own birthday party because he forgot about it.”
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