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Definition show in British English
show
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
▪ affection, appreciation, compassion, emotion, feelings, gratitude, interest, reluctance, respect, willingness
to give information that you can see on a printed thing such as a map or photograph
The temperature is shown on the diagram by a red line.
to give information that you can see in a film or on television
The election results were shown on television.
The gift is intended to show our appreciation for all your hard work.
The government has shown that it is not willing to compromise.
They have shown what they think of our suggestion.
to let someone see something
to give someone instructions or an explanation
Can you show me the right way to do this?
It was the first time the film was shown on television.
to put something such as a work of art, an animal, or a plant in an exhibition or competition
We didn't think Austin would show.
said of an âaction that you âintend as a âpunishment for someone who has done something that you disapprove of
The next time he use my credit card without permission, I'll tell him off for that. That'll show him!
especially in politics, to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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