0 to make it possible for something to be seen:
[ + two objects ] Let me show you this new book I've just bought.
[ + obj + question word ] Why won't you show me what's in your hand?
[ + obj + -ing verb ] The secretly filmed video shows the prince and princess kissing.
These photographs show the effects of the chemical on the trees.
"This is a Victorian gold coin." "Is it? Show me (= allow me to see it)."
1 to record or express a number or measurement:
The right-hand dial shows the temperature, and the left-hand one shows the air pressure.
2 to explain something to someone, by doing it or by giving instructions or examples:
[ + question word ] Can you show me how to set the DVD player?
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3 to prove something or make the truth or existence of something known:
5 to be easy to see or notice:
"Oh no, I've spilled red wine on my jacket!" "Don't worry, it doesn't show."
I've painted over the graffiti twice, but it still shows through.
The drug does not show up in blood tests because it is effective in very small quantities.
When we moved in, the house hadn't been decorated for 20 years, and it showed.
Once she started to show, people started treating her differently.
7 to show up informal
8 to take someone somewhere by going there with them:
9 to fail to hide something, or to make it possible to see or know something that is not intended to be seen or known:
10 to make someone understand something by directing their attention to it:
11 a theatre performance or a television or radio programme that is entertaining rather than serious:
12 an event at which a group of related things are available for the public to look at:
13 an action that makes other people know what your feelings, beliefs, or qualities are:
14 an appearance of something that is not really sincere or real:
15 an activity, business, or organization, considered in relation to who is managing it:
16 a small amount of blood and mucus (= thick liquid) that comes out of the vagina at the start of labour (= the process of giving birth):
the bloody show
18 to express your feelings or opinion by your actions or words:
19 to explain something to someone by helping to do it or by giving instructions or examples to copy:
[ + question word ] The diagram shows how to fit the pieces together.
20 to make something clear or prove something to be true:
He has shown himself to be unreliable.
21 to be able to be seen or noticed, or to make something noticeable:
23 to record or express an amount, number, or measurement:
24 to appear at a gathering or event:
Jenny said she'd be here, but she never showed.
25 to make an artist's work available for the public to see:
26 a performance in a theater, a movie, or a television or radio program:
27 an event at which the public can view a particular collection of things:
28 an activity, business, or organization, considered in relation to who is managing it:
29 an appearance of something that is not really sincere or real:
30 an event at which goods and services, or information about them, are displayed so that people can decide whether to buy them:
31 a broadcast on television or radio:
32 a situation in which people raise one of their hands to show that they support or agree with something or in order to vote for something:
33 available for people to see:
An exhibition of her photographs is currently on show in London.
Cracks began to show in his facade of self-confidence.
She was asked to show her press credentials.
Let me show you Pat's embroideries.
Shall I show you my new dress?
It's important to show some consistency in your work.
Recently published figures show a divergence from previous trends.
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