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etch vs show

show vs etch

etch is not a noun while show is a noun.

etch and show both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
etch No No Yes No
show Yes No Yes No
As verbs, show is a hypernym of etch; that is, show is a word with a broader meaning than etch:
  • etch: cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible
  • show: make visible or noticeable
etch (noun) show (noun)
an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
something intended to communicate a particular impression
etch (verb) show (verb)
selectively dissolve the surface of (a semiconductor or printed circuit) with a solvent, laser, or stream of electrons establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
carve or cut a design or letters into provide evidence for
make an etching of indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block give expression to
cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible give evidence of, as of records
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
finish third or better in a horse or dog race
show in, or as in, a picture
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
make visible or noticeable
be or become visible or noticeable
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Difference between etch and show

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