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show vs convey

convey vs show

show is a noun but convey is not a noun.

show and convey both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
show Yes No Yes No
convey No No Yes No
As verbs, convey is a hypernym of show; that is, convey is a word with a broader meaning than show:
  • show: give expression to
  • convey: (of information) make known; pass on
show (noun) convey (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) convey (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment (of information) make known; pass on
provide evidence for serve as a means for expressing something
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively go or come after and bring or take back
give expression to take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
give evidence of, as of records transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments transmit a title or property
finish third or better in a horse or dog race transfer to another
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 convey

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