show
Translation
to show, to display, to guide, to screen
Examples
He showed me his new car.
He showed me his new car.
Can you show me the way?
Can you show me the way?
The data shows a clear trend.
The data shows a clear trend.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to show somebody something He showed me his new car.
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to show something to somebody He showed his new car to me.
((sb.)) ((how to-inf)) to show somebody how to do something Can you show me how to use this?
((that-clause)) to show that... The data shows that sales are increasing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: display, exhibit, reveal; Antonyms: hide, conceal
Etymology
From Old English 'scēawian' meaning 'to look at, see'.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting on a 'show' to 'show' something to people.