English

show

ʃoʊ, ʃəʊ
Meaning: to allow or cause to be visible; to explain or guide
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ʃəʊ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base show
3rd person singular present shows
Present participle showing
Past showed
Will future will show
Going-to future going to show
Imperative negative don't show / do not show

Example sentences

Can you show me the way?
Can you show me the way?
I don't like this one; please show me another.
I don't like this one; please show me another.
Our teacher showed us how to solve the problem.
Our teacher showed us how to solve the problem.
Fold the paper the way I show you.
Fold the paper as I show you.
She showed me an old photograph of her grandparents.
She showed me an old photograph of her grandparents.

Usage Notes

Often used with two objects (show someone something) when guiding or demonstrating.

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