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strike vs show

show vs strike

strike and show both are nouns.

strike and show both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strike Yes No Yes No
show Yes No Yes No
As verbs, show is a hypernym of strike; that is, show is a word with a broader meaning than strike:
  • strike: indicate (a certain time) by striking
  • show: indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
Other hypernyms of strike include read, record, register.
strike (noun) show (noun)
a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment
a score in tenpins: knocking down all ten with the first ball pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective something intended to communicate a particular impression
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
strike (verb) show (verb)
cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
arrive at after reckoning, deliberating, and weighing provide evidence for
indicate (a certain time) by striking indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target give expression to
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon give evidence of, as of records
hit against; come into sudden contact with indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
affect or afflict suddenly, usually adversely finish third or better in a horse or dog race
produce by manipulating keys or strings of musical instruments show in, or as in, a picture
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
pierce with force make visible or noticeable
smooth with a strickle be or become visible or noticeable
hook by a pull on the line give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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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