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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   A play, dance, or other entertainment.

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   An exhibition of items.

   “art show;  dog show”

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   A broadcast program/programme.

   “radio show;  television show”

4. Meaning 4 · noun

   A movie.

   “Let's catch a show.”

5. Meaning 5 · noun

   An agricultural show.

   “I'm taking the kids to the show on Tuesday.”

6. Meaning 6 · noun

   A project or presentation.

   “Let's get on with the show.   Let's get this show on the road.   They went on an international road show to sell the shares to investors.   It was Apple's usual dog and pony show.”

7. Meaning 7 · noun

   A demonstration.

   “show of force”

8. Meaning 8 · noun

   Mere display or pomp with no substance. (Usually seen in the phrases "all show" and "for show".)

   “The dog sounds ferocious but it's all show.”

9. Meaning 9 · noun

   Outward appearance; wileful or deceptive appearance.

10. Meaning 10 · noun

    (with "the") The major leagues.

    “He played AA ball for years, but never made it to the show.”

11. Meaning 11 · noun

    A pale blue flame at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of firedamp.

12. Meaning 12 · noun

    Pretence.

13. Meaning 13 · noun

    Sign, token, or indication.

14. Meaning 14 · noun

    Semblance; likeness; appearance.

15. Meaning 15 · noun

    Plausibility.

16. Meaning 16 · noun

    A discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked with blood, occurring a short time before labor.

17. Meaning 17 · verb

    To display, to have somebody see (something).

    “All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper.”

18. Meaning 18 · verb

    To bestow; to confer.

19. Meaning 19 · verb

    To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.

20. Meaning 20 · verb

    To guide or escort.

    “Could you please show him on his way. He has overstayed his welcome.”

21. Meaning 21 · verb

    To be visible; to be seen; to appear.

    “At length, his gloom showed.”

22. Meaning 22 · verb

    To put in an appearance; show up.

    “We waited for an hour, but they never showed.”

23. Meaning 23 · verb

    To have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.

24. Meaning 24 · verb

    (racing) To finish third, especially of horses or dogs.

    “In the third race: Aces Up won, paying eight dollars; Blarney Stone placed, paying three dollars; and Cinnamon showed, paying five dollars.”

25. Meaning 25 · verb

    To have a certain appearance, such as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear.

How this word is used

• General “art show;  dog show”
• General “radio show;  television show”
• General “Let's catch a show.”
• General “I'm taking the kids to the show on Tuesday.”
• General “Let's get on with the show.   Let's get this show on the road.   They went on an international road show to sell the shares to investors.   It was Apple's usual dog and pony show.”
• General “show of force”
• General “The dog sounds ferocious but it's all show.”
• General “He played AA ball for years, but never made it to the show.”
• Everyday “All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper.”
• General “Could you please show him on his way. He has overstayed his welcome.”
• General “At length, his gloom showed.”
• General “We waited for an hour, but they never showed.”
• General “In the third race: Aces Up won, paying eight dollars; Blarney Stone placed, paying three dollars; and Cinnamon showed, paying five dollars.”

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