What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
show up
Example
I will show up at the party around 8 pm. [show up: phrasal verb]
Example
He didn't show up for work today. [show up: verb]
attend
Example
I will attend the conference next week. [attend: verb]
Example
She attended the ballet performance last night. [attended: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Show up is more commonly used in everyday language than attend. Attend is typically used in more formal or professional contexts and may not be as common in casual conversation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between show up and attend?
Attend is more formal than show up and is typically used in professional or formal contexts. Show up is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
