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SHOWING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Showing.

How to pronounce showing:

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Showing - as a noun

The display of a motion picture

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
screening12viewing14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
display13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something shown to the public

Example: "The museum had many exhibits of oriental art"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
display13exhibit19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
show10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Showing - as a verb

To display, to have somebody see (something).

Example: "All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

To bestow; to confer.

To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.

To guide or escort.

Example: "Could you please show him on his way. he has overstayed his welcome."

To be visible; to be seen; to appear.

Example: "At length, his gloom showed."

To put in an appearance; show up.

Example: "We waited for an hour, but they never showed."

To have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.

(racing) to finish third, especially of horses or dogs.

Example: "In the third race: aces up won, paying eight dollars; blarney stone placed, paying three dollars; and cinnamon showed, paying five dollars."

To have a certain appearance, such as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear.

Example Sentences

"The art gallery had a showing of paintings by local artists."
"I bought tickets to the Broadway showing of the new musical."
"The fashion designer organized a showing of their latest collection."
"The movie received positive reviews at its first showing."
"The museum is hosting a special showing of ancient artifacts."
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Word Game Points

Is SHOWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, showing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHOWING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SHOWING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, showing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHOWING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SHOWING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, showing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHOWING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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