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show vs say

say vs show

show and say both are nouns.

show and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
show Yes No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hyponym of show; that is, say is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than show:
  • show: indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
  • say: indicate
Other hyponyms of show include show, strike.
show (noun) say (noun)
an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment the chance to speak
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
something intended to communicate a particular impression
show (verb) say (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment express in words
provide evidence for report or maintain
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
give expression to express a supposition
give evidence of, as of records give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments communicate or express nonverbally
finish third or better in a horse or dog race recite or repeat a fixed text
show in, or as in, a picture indicate
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
make visible or noticeable utter aloud
be or become visible or noticeable have or contain a certain wording or form
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Difference between show and say

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