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show vs strike

strike vs show

show and strike both are nouns.

show and strike both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
show Yes No Yes No
strike Yes No Yes No
As verbs, strike is a hyponym of show; that is, strike is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than show:
  • show: indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
  • strike: indicate (a certain time) by striking
Other hyponyms of show include say, show.
show (noun) strike (noun)
an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball
something intended to communicate a particular impression an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective
a conspicuous success
(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders
a gentle blow
show (verb) strike (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp
provide evidence for arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively indicate (a certain time) by striking
give expression to make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
give evidence of, as of records deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments hit against; come into sudden contact with
finish third or better in a horse or dog race affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely
show in, or as in, a picture produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
make visible or noticeable pierce with force
be or become visible or noticeable smooth with a strickle
give an exhibition of to an interested audience hook by a pull on the line
produce by ignition or a blow
form by stamping, punching, or printing
disassemble a temporary structure, such as a tent or a theatrical set
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
drive something violently into a location
occupy or take on
cause to experience suddenly
find unexpectedly
stop work in order to press demands
attain
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
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