show up — to arrive or appear at a place, especially when expected or after a delay
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to arrive or appear at a place, especially when expected or after a delay
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃoʊ ʌp/
Example Sentences
- My pizza delivery guy always shows up faster than my ex showed up to our dates.
- The detective knew that the real murderer would eventually show up at the victim's funeral.
- My wrinkles only show up in HD cameras - technology is so cruel!
show up
NOUN[/ʃoʊ ʌp/]
to arrive or appear at a place, especially when expected or after a delay
He promised to show up at the wedding, and there he was, right on time.
Show up as balloons blow up, but grow up to help out!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'show' derives from Old English 'scēawian', meaning 'to look or see'. The adverbial particle 'up' was added to intensify or complete the action, creating the phrasal verb 'show up' with the sense of 'to appear' or 'to make oneself visible'.
Breakdown
show (from Old English scēawian, 'to see/look') + up (adverbial particle indicating completion or emergence), forming a phrasal verb meaning 'to appear' or 'to reveal oneself'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pizza delivery guy always shows up faster than my ex showed up to our dates.”
“The detective knew that the real murderer would eventually show up at the victim's funeral.”
“My wrinkles only show up in HD cameras - technology is so cruel!”
“Please show up to the meeting prepared with your reports.”
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