Definitions
- Referring to the act of presenting or revealing something. - Describing a situation where someone demonstrates or exhibits a particular skill or quality. - Talking about a situation where someone provides evidence or proof of something.
- Referring to the act of exhibiting or showcasing something in a public setting. - Describing a situation where something is presented in an organized or attractive manner. - Talking about a situation where someone demonstrates a particular behavior or emotion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve presenting or exhibiting something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical objects or abstract concepts.
- 3Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Context: Showed is often used to describe the act of presenting evidence or proof, while displayed is more commonly used to describe the act of showcasing something in a public setting.
- 2Organization: Displayed implies a level of organization or arrangement, while showed does not necessarily imply any particular order or arrangement.
- 3Emotion: Displayed can be used to describe the demonstration of a particular emotion or behavior, while showed is less likely to be used in this context.
- 4Connotation: Displayed has a more formal connotation than showed, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 5Usage: Displayed is more commonly used in written language, while showed is more commonly used in spoken language.
Remember this!
Showed and displayed are synonyms that both refer to the act of presenting or exhibiting something. However, showed is often used to describe the act of presenting evidence or proof, while displayed is more commonly used to describe the act of showcasing something in a public setting. Additionally, displayed has a more formal connotation and is more commonly used in written language.
