showed
Translation
showed, displayed, demonstrated
Examples
He showed me his new book.
He showed me his new book.
The results showed a clear improvement.
The results showed a clear improvement.
She showed great courage.
She showed great courage.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to show (sb.) (sth.) He showed me his new book.
((sth.)) to show (sth.) The results showed a clear improvement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: displayed, exhibited, demonstrated; Antonyms: hid, concealed
Etymology
From Old English *scēawian* 'to look at'. 'Showed' is the past tense form.
Memory Tips
'Showed' is the past tense of 'show'. Remember it refers to an action of showing that happened in the past.