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show vs burlesque

burlesque vs show

show and burlesque both are nouns.

show is not an adjective while burlesque is an adjective.

show and burlesque both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
show Yes No Yes No
burlesque Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, burlesque is a hyponym of show; that is, burlesque is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than show:
  • show: an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment
  • burlesque: a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
show (noun) burlesque (noun)
an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
something intended to communicate a particular impression
show (adjective) burlesque (adjective)
relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
show (verb) burlesque (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment make a parody of
provide evidence for
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
give expression to
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 show and burlesque

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