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take vs show

show vs take

take and show both are nouns.

take and show both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take Yes No Yes No
show Yes No Yes No
As verbs, show is a hyponym of take; that is, show is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take:
  • take: take somebody somewhere
  • show: take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
Other hyponyms of take include beacon, hand, lead astray, misdirect, misguide, mislead, usher.
take (noun) show (noun)
the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
something intended to communicate a particular impression
take (verb) show (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract provide evidence for
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial give expression to
be seized or affected in a specified way give evidence of, as of records
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
be a student of a certain subject finish third or better in a horse or dog race
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes show in, or as in, a picture
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
accept or undergo, often unwillingly make visible or noticeable
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs be or become visible or noticeable
make a film or photograph of something give an exhibition of to an interested audience
lay claim to; as of an idea
obtain by winning
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
get into one's hands, take physically
have sex with; archaic use
occupy or take on
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
head into a specified direction
take somebody somewhere
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
proceed along in a vehicle
experience or feel or submit to
take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
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