nounπShareA play, dance, or other entertainment."The school shows are always a highlight of the year, with students performing in plays and musical numbers. "entertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn exhibition of items."art show;Β dog show"entertainmentartcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA broadcast program/programme."radio show;Β television show"mediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA movie.""Let's go to the cinema to watch some shows this weekend." "entertainmentmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn agricultural show."My family goes to agricultural shows every year to see the prize-winning animals. "agricultureevententertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA project or presentation."The art club's upcoming shows will feature paintings, sculptures, and photographs created by students. "workbusinesseducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA demonstration."show of force"entertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMere display or pomp with no substance. (Usually seen in the phrases "all show" and "for show".)"The fancy graduation ceremony was all shows; after the speeches, everyone just went home and nothing actually changed. "appearanceentertainmentstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOutward appearance; wileful or deceptive appearance."Despite her bright shows, I suspected her apology was insincere. "appearancecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(with "the") The major leagues."He played AA ball for years, but never made it to the show."sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pale blue flame at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of firedamp."In the old coal mines, the presence of dangerous firedamp was often indicated by the faint blue shows at the tip of a miner's candle flame. "phenomenachemistryenergysciencenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePretence."Her shows of enthusiasm for the project fooled no one; we all knew she secretly disliked it. "appearancecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSign, token, or indication."The muddy footprints on the floor were definite shows that someone had been outside. "signmarkappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSemblance; likeness; appearance."Despite his tired face, he maintained all the shows of energy needed to finish the presentation. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePlausibility."The defense attorney presented strong shows of evidence, increasing the plausibility of his client's innocence. "possibilityappearancetheoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked with blood, occurring a short time before labor.""The midwife explained that the shows are a normal sign that labor is starting soon." "medicinephysiologysexbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo display, to have somebody see (something)."All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."appearancecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bestow; to confer."The university shows great honor to its alumni with a special awards ceremony. "actionbusinessgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate."The experiment shows that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. "statementsigncommunicationlanguageactionpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo guide or escort."Could you please show him on his way. He has overstayed his welcome."actionserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be visible; to be seen; to appear."At length, his gloom showed."appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put in an appearance; show up."We waited for an hour, but they never showed."appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.""After a few months, Maria shows, and everyone knows she is expecting a baby." "bodyfamilyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."sportraceanimalachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a certain appearance, such as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear."After a week of hard work, he shows signs of fatigue. "appearanceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading