showed
Translation
showed, demonstrated, indicated, guided
Examples
He showed me his new car.
He showed me his new car.
The data showed a clear trend.
The data showed a clear trend.
She showed up late for the meeting.
She showed up late for the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to show (sb.) (sth.) He showed me the photo.
((sth.)) to show (sth.) The map showed the correct way.
((up)) to show up (to arrive) He didn't show up for work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: display, exhibit, reveal; Antonyms: hide, conceal
Etymology
From Old English *scēawian* 'to look at, see, inspect'.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting on a 'show' to 'show' something to people.