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Synonyms & Similar Words
displayed
exhibited
presented
revealed
exposed
uncovered
unveiled
opened
demonstrated
illustrated
showcased
highlighted
emphasized
pointed out
indicated
denoted
signified
manifested
apparent
visible
noticeable
observable
perceptible
evident
apparent
clear
obvious
conspicuous
noticeable
discernible
recognizable
identifiable
tangible
palpable
ostensible
seeming
alleged
purported
supposed
professed
avowed
admitted
acknowledged
confessed
declared
stated
expressed
articulated
voiced
uttered
spoken
said
told
communicated
conveyed
transmitted
imparted
disclosed
revealed
betrayed
confessed
admitted
acknowledged
owned
avouched.
Meaning of Shown
The primary meaning of the word "shown" is to be made visible or apparent, or to be displayed or exhibited.
Definitions
- Made visible or apparent, especially by being displayed or exhibited
- Demonstrated or proved to be true or valid
- Guided or directed, especially by being led or accompanied
- Taught or instructed, especially by being given information or explanation
Etymology of Shown
The word "shown" has its origin in Old English "scēawian", which means to show or display, and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "skēwiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "skeud-", which carries the sense of covering or concealing, but also of showing or displaying.
Historically, the word "shown" has been used in various contexts, including to display or exhibit something, to guide or direct someone, and to teach or instruct.
Example Uses
- The new product was shown to be highly effective in the market research.
- The teacher shown the students how to solve the mathematical problem.
- The city's hidden gems were shown to the tourists by the local guide.
- The company's financial reports were shown to be inaccurate by the auditors.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
hidden
concealed
obscured
covered
veiled
masked
disguised
camouflaged
secretive
covert
clandestine
surreptitious
furtive
stealthy
unnoticed
unobserved
unseen
invisible
imperceptible
intangible
obscure
vague
ambiguous
unclear
inconspicuous
unapparent
unnoticeable
unrecognizable
unidentified
unknown
unacknowledged
unadmitted
undisclosed
unrevealed
unexposed.