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show vs appear

appear vs show

show is a noun but appear is not a noun.

show and appear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
show Yes No Yes No
appear No No Yes No
As verbs, appear is a hypernym of show; that is, appear is a word with a broader meaning than show:
  • show: be or become visible or noticeable
  • appear: come into sight or view
show (noun) appear (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
show (verb) appear (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment come into sight or view
provide evidence for be issued or published
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively come into being or existence, or appear on the scene
give expression to appear as a character on stage or appear in a play, etc.
give evidence of, as of records give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments (of a proposition) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
finish third or better in a horse or dog race present oneself formally, as before a (judicial) authority
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 show and appear

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