Simple meaning
What does Show mean?
Show means to let someone see, learn, or notice something.
Dictionary definition
To let someone see or understand something.
Example sentences
Show in a sentence
easy
Show me your drawing.
medium
The chart can show how the plant grew.
hard
Good examples show readers what an idea means.
Synonyms
Words like Show
Antonyms
Opposite words
hideUse when keeping something from being seen.
coverUse when putting something over another thing.
Word family
Show word family
Base word
show
verb
shows
Shows now or often.
verb
showed
Showed in the past.
verb
showing
Letting someone see now.
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Quick practice
Try Show
Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of show?
Hide is an opposite because it means keeping something from being seen.
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