show

Everyday

1. To show is to let someone see something. tree →
2. To show is to explain how to do something: show me how to tie a knot. tree →
3. To show is to make something clear: the graph shows the results. tree →
4. A show is something to watch, like a play, a concert or a TV programme. tree →
5. A show is also an event where things are displayed, like a flower show or an art show. tree →

In the lessons

Maths: «show your work» (write the steps); a graph or table shows data; times of a show (start, end, length) or ticket costs. Everyday: TV shows, show and tell at school, a talent show, show off (boast), show up (arrive).

Examples

• The show lasts 90 minutes. tree →
• Tickets for the show cost $8. tree →
• Show your work. tree →
• The graph shows how many books each child read. tree →
• It is my turn for show and tell. tree →
• Can you show me the way to the library? tree →
• Our class put on a puppet show. tree →
• Stop showing off on your bike! tree →
• Will ye show me the way?" tree →

Note

Past showed; past participle shown (or showed). Times of a show (start, end, length) or ticket costs; «show» in instructions has no number clue. Trap: none. «Show» (let see) is not «tell» (say in words).

In Jewish tradition

Maths: «show your work» (write the steps); a graph or table shows data; times of a show (start, end, length) or ticket costs. Everyday: TV shows, show and tell at school, a talent show, show off (boast), show up (arrive).

Examples

• And he said: 'Show me, I pray Thee, Thy glory.' (Torah EXO.33.18, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the LORD showed him all the land, even Gilead as far as Dan; (Torah DEU.34.1, JPS 1917) tree →
• a nation of fierce countenance, that shall not regard the person of the old, nor show favour to the young. (Torah DEU.28.50, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the LORD showed me four craftsmen. (Prophets ZEC.2.3, JPS 1917) tree →
• And Elijah went to show himself unto Ahab. (Prophets 1KI.18.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• Why dost Thou show me iniquity, and beholdest mischief? (Prophets HAB.1.3, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Past showed; past participle shown (or showed). Times of a show (start, end, length) or ticket costs; «show» in instructions has no number clue. Trap: none. «Show» (let see) is not «tell» (say in words).