Definitions
- Describing something that has been displayed or revealed to someone. - Referring to something that has been demonstrated or proven to be true. - Talking about something that has been made visible or apparent to others.
- Referring to something that has been given or offered to someone as a gift or award. - Describing something that has been introduced or brought forward for consideration or discussion. - Talking about something that has been displayed or exhibited to an audience.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the act of showing or displaying something.
- 2Both can be used to refer to visual aids or materials used in presentations.
- 3Both can be used to describe the act of introducing something to an audience or group of people.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Shown is typically used to describe something that has already been displayed or revealed, while presented can also refer to the act of introducing or offering something for the first time.
- 2Formality: Presented is generally considered more formal than shown, and is often used in professional or academic contexts.
- 3Purpose: Shown is often used to describe something that has been demonstrated or proven, while presented is often used to describe something that has been introduced or offered.
- 4Connotation: Shown is neutral in connotation, while presented can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
Remember this!
Shown and presented are synonyms that both describe the act of displaying or revealing something. However, shown is typically used to describe something that has already been displayed or proven, while presented can also refer to the act of introducing or offering something for the first time. Additionally, presented is generally considered more formal than shown, and can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
