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show vs prove oneself

prove oneself vs show

show is a noun but prove oneself is not a noun.

show and prove oneself both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
show Yes No Yes No
prove oneself No No Yes No
As verbs, prove oneself is a hyponym of show; that is, prove oneself is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than show:
  • show: establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
  • prove oneself: show one's ability or courage
Other hyponyms of show include prove, contradict, negate, stultify.
show (noun) prove oneself (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) prove oneself (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment show one's ability or courage
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 prove oneself

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