shown Definition
- 1past participle of 'show'
- 2display or exhibit (something) for others to see or scrutinize
- 3be, allow, or cause to be visible
Using shown: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shown" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She has shown great courage in the face of adversity.
Example
The graph shows an increase in sales over the last year.
Example
He showed me his new car.
Example
The movie was shown in theaters last year.
shown Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with shown
Example
He always shows off his wealth by driving expensive cars.
show up
appear or arrive, especially unexpectedly or in a way that causes surprise or embarrassment
Example
He promised to come to the party, but he never showed up.
Example
I'll show you around the city when you visit next month.
Summary: shown in Brief
'Shown' [ʃoʊn] is the past participle of 'show', meaning to display or exhibit something for others to see or scrutinize. It can also mean to be, allow, or cause to be visible. Examples include 'She has shown great courage in the face of adversity' and 'The graph shows an increase in sales over the last year.' Phrases like 'show off' and 'show up' are also commonly used.
