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show vs define

define vs show

show is a noun but define is not a noun.

show and define both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
show Yes No Yes No
define No No Yes No
As verbs, define is a hyponym of show; that is, define is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than show:
  • show: make visible or noticeable
  • define: show the form or outline of
Other hyponyms of show include give, reflect, peep, project, do justice, flash, screen, display, exhibit, expose, fly, bring out, reveal, unveil, demo, demonstrate, exhibit, present, show, etch, delineate.
show (noun) define (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) define (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment give a definition for the meaning of a word
provide evidence for decide upon or fix definitely
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively determine the essential quality of
give expression to determine the nature of
give evidence of, as of records show the form or outline of
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
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