show

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To display, to have somebody see (something).
  2. Verb.  (transitive) To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To guide or escort.
  4. Verb.  (intransitive) To be visible, to be seen.
  5. Verb.  (intransitive, informal) To put in an appearance.
  6. Verb.  (intransitive, informal) To have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.
  7. Verb.  (intransitive, racing) To finish third, especially of horses or dogs.
  8. Noun.  (countable) A play, dance, or other entertainment.
  9. Noun.  (countable) An exhibition of items.
  10. Noun.  (countable) A demonstration.
  11. Noun.  (countable) A broadcast program/programme.
  12. Noun.  (countable) A movie.
  13. Noun.  (uncountable) Mere display with no substance.
  14. Noun.  A project or presentation.
  15. Noun.  (baseball, with “the”) The major leagues.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.