showing

Everyday

1. letting someone see something, or being seen. tree →
2. (euphemism, everyday) of a pregnant woman: her bump can be seen ("she's starting to show", "she's showing"). tree →
3. (noun) a time when a film is shown, or a performance ("a showing at 7"). tree →
4. a result ("a good showing in the race"). tree →
5. To show off means to act boastfully, so that people will admire you. tree →

In the lessons

Everyday sense for being visible; as a euphemism, a gentle way to say a pregnancy can be seen. All regions.

Examples

• My auntie is five months pregnant and she's really showing now. tree →
• The cinema has a late showing of the film. tree →
• Your vest is showing under your shirt. tree →
• The team made a strong showing in the cup. tree →
• "Is she showing yet?" Mum asked about the new teacher. tree →
• I'm showing my project to the class tomorrow. tree →
• “Then tell him to stop showing off,” said John. tree →

Note

Many senses; context decides. "She's showing" with no object usually means pregnant. "Show" has the past participle "shown" (or "showed").

In Jewish tradition

Everyday sense for being visible; as a euphemism, a gentle way to say a pregnancy can be seen. All regions.

Examples

• and showing mercy unto the thousandth generation of them that love Me and keep My commandments. (Torah EXO.20.6, JPS 1917) tree →
• Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by almsgiving, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of thy prosperity.' (Writings DAN.4.24, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Many senses; context decides. "She's showing" with no object usually means pregnant. "Show" has the past participle "shown" (or "showed").