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show vs shadow play

shadow play vs show

show and shadow play both are nouns.

show is a verb but shadow play is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
show Yes No Yes No
shadow play Yes No No No
As nouns, shadow play is a hyponym of show; that is, shadow play is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than show:
  • show: an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment
  • shadow play: a drama executed by throwing shadows on a wall
show (noun) shadow play (noun)
an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment a drama executed by throwing shadows on a wall
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
something intended to communicate a particular impression
show (verb) shadow play (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
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 shadow play

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