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show vs reflect

reflect vs show

show is a noun but reflect is not a noun.

show and reflect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
show Yes No Yes No
reflect No No Yes No
As verbs, reflect is a hyponym of show; that is, reflect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than show:
  • show: indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
  • reflect: manifest or bring back
Other hyponyms of show include point, finger, call attention, point out, signalise, signalize.
As verbs, reflect is a hyponym of show; that is, reflect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than show:
  • show: make visible or noticeable
  • reflect: show an image of
show (noun) reflect (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) reflect (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment reflect deeply on a subject
provide evidence for give evidence of the quality of
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively give evidence of a certain behavior
give expression to to throw or bend back (from a surface)
give evidence of, as of records manifest or bring back
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments show an image of
finish third or better in a horse or dog race be bright by reflecting or casting light
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 reflect

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