show

A noun referring to an entertainment performance, exhibition, or broadcast program, such as a TV show, play, or demonstration.

ruРазвлекательное представление, выставка или телепрограмма, такое как телешоу, спектакль или демонстрация.esEspectáculo o función de entretenimiento, como una obra teatral, un programa de televisión o una exhibición pública.frSpectacle ou divertissement public, exposition ou émission de télévision, par exemple une émission, une pièce de théâtre ou une démonstration.deEine unterhaltsame Darbietung, Aufführung, Ausstellung oder Fernsehsendung, wie eine Show, ein Spektakel oder eine Vorführung.ptApresentação de entretenimento, exibição ou programa de televisão, como um show, espetáculo ou demonstração.zh娱乐性的表演、展览或电视节目，例如电视节目、演出或展示。arعرض ترفيهي أو برنامج تلفزيوني أو معرض؛ يشمل العروض المسرحية والاستعراضية والبث التلفزيوني والمعارض.

1. Performance or entertainment A2 informal

   A live or recorded presentation for entertainment, such as a play, concert, or TV program.

   • The Broadway show was sold out.
   • We watched a cooking show on TV last night.
   • The magic show amazed all the children.

   ruШоуesEspectáculo o funciónfrSpectacle ou émissiondeShowptEspetáculozh演出arعرض

   Synonyms: broadcastentertainmentperformancepresentationproductionprogramspectacle

2. Exhibition or display B1 formal

   A public display of works of art, products, or achievements.

   • The art show featured paintings from local artists.
   • They attended a car show over the weekend.
   • The flower show attracts thousands of visitors annually.

   ruВыставкаesExposición o muestrafrExposition, spectacledeAusstellungptExposiçãozh展览arمعرض

   Synonyms: demonstrationdisplayexhibitionexpositionfairshowcase

3. Television or radio program A1 informal

   A regular program broadcast on TV or radio.

   • My favorite show comes on at 8 PM.
   • The talk show had a famous guest star.
   • He hosts a popular game show.

   ruТеле- или радиопередачаesPrograma de televisión o radiofrémission de télévision ou de radiodeFernseh- oder RadiosendungptPrograma de TV ou rádiozh电视或广播节目arبرنامج تلفزيوني أو إذاعي

   Synonyms: broadcastprogramprogrammeseries

• shows plural form
• shows' possessive plural form
• show's possessive singular form

irregular verb

A verb used to indicate the act of displaying, demonstrating, or making something visible or evident.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по демонстрации, показу или выявлению чего-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de exhibir, presentar o hacer visible algo a alguien, o de revelar o manifestar una cualidad, resultado o información.frVerbe désignant l'action de montrer, de présenter ou de révéler quelque chose à la vue ou à la connaissance de quelqu'un.deVerb, das die Handlung des Zeigens, Vorführens oder Sichtbarmachens von etwas bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica a ação de exibir, apresentar, demonstrar ou revelar algo a alguém, além de tornar visível ou manifestar algo.zh表示展示、显示或表明某事物的动词，泛指让人看到或了解某物。arفعل يدل على إظهار شيء أو عرضه أو الكشف عنه أو إبرازه أمام الآخرين، ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى أبان وأوضح.

1. Display or present A1 formal

   To make something visible or exhibit it to others.

   • She showed her new dress to her friends.
   • Please show me your ID.
   • The teacher showed the students a video about history.

   ruПоказыватьesmostrar o exhibirfrMontrer, présenterdezeigenptMostrarzh展示arعَرْض

   Synonyms: demonstratedisplayexhibitexposeparadepresentrevealunveil

   Antonyms: concealcoverhidesuppresswithhold

2. Demonstrate or explain A2 formal

   To explain or demonstrate how something works or is done.

   • He showed me how to use the software.
   • Can you show us the way to the station?
   • She showed the recipe step by step.

   ruПродемонстрировать или объяснитьesmostrar, demostrar o explicarfrmontrer (expliquer/démontrer)deDemonstrieren oder erklärenptDemonstrar ou explicarzh演示或解释arأن يوضح أو يشرح

   Synonyms: clarifydemonstrateexhibitexplainillustrateinstructpresentteach

   Antonyms: concealhideobscuresuppress

3. Prove or indicate B1 formal

   To provide evidence or make clear that something is true.

   • The data shows that sales increased last month.
   • His actions show that he cares.
   • The test results show improvement in her skills.

   ruПоказыватьesdemostrar o indicarfrProuver ou indiquerdeZeigenptMostrarzh表明arيُظهِر

   Synonyms: demonstrateestablishevinceindicateprovereveal

   Antonyms: contradictdisproverefute

4. Broadcast A2 informal

   To be presented on television or other media.

   • The movie is showing tonight at 8 PM.
   • They showed the game live on national TV.
   • The documentary will show next week.

   ruПоказывать по телевидениюesEmitir por televisiónfrdiffuserdeIm Fernsehen zeigenptExibir na televisãozh播出arيُعرض على التلفاز

   Synonyms: airbeambroadcastscreenstreamtelevisetransmit

• shown past participle
• showed past simple
• showing present participle
• shows third person singular

Phrasal variants: show offshow up