Pronunciation: /ˈʃoʊˌdaʊn/
noun a decisive confrontation or contest
A1 The cowboy and the bandit had a showdown in the wild west.
A2 The final showdown between the two rival gangs was intense.
B1 The political showdown between the two candidates drew a large crowd.
B2 The showdown between the two chess grandmasters was highly anticipated.
C1 The showdown between the two superpowers could have serious global implications.
C2 The showdown between the two titans of industry will determine the future of the market.
verb N/A
A1 The two teams will have a showdown on the basketball court.
A2 The rival gangs decided to showdown in a final confrontation.
B1 The political candidates will showdown in a debate next week.
B2 The CEO and the union leader will showdown over the new labor contract.
C1 The two countries are on the brink of a military showdown.
C2 The business partners are preparing for a high-stakes showdown in negotiations.
adjective N/A
A1 The cowboys had a showdown at high noon.
A2 The two rival gangs were headed for a showdown in the streets.
B1 The showdown between the two political candidates was intense.
B2 The showdown between the top two tennis players in the world was highly anticipated.
C1 The showdown between the two countries could have serious consequences for the global economy.
C2 The showdown between the superhero and the villain was the climax of the movie.
adverb N/A
A1 The two cats had a showdown over a mouse.
A2 The students had a showdown to decide who would be the class president.
B1 The teams are gearing up for a showdown in the final match.
B2 The politicians are preparing for a showdown in the upcoming election.
C1 The business rivals are heading towards a major showdown in the market.
C2 The world leaders are on the brink of a nuclear showdown if diplomacy fails.
pronoun N/A
A1 The cowboys had a showdown in the Wild West.
A2 The two rival gangs were gearing up for a showdown in the alley.
B1 The political candidates were preparing for a showdown in the upcoming debate.
B2 The tension between the two countries was escalating, leading to a potential showdown.
C1 The negotiations reached a stalemate, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown.
C2 The showdown between the two titans of industry would determine the future of the market.
preposition N/A
A1 The two teams will have a showdown on the field.
A2 The showdown between the two countries ended peacefully.
B1 The showdown with the boss didn't go as planned.
B2 The political showdown between the two leaders was intense.
C1 The showdown between the rival companies was a battle of wits.
C2 The showdown between the detective and the suspect was the climax of the movie.
conjunction N/A
A1 The two teams had a showdown on the field.
A2 The showdown between the two rivals was intense.
B1 The showdown between the two political parties was broadcast on live television.
B2 The showdown between the hero and villain was the climax of the movie.
C1 The showdown between the two world leaders could have serious consequences for global politics.
C2 The showdown between the two chess grandmasters was watched by millions of fans around the world.
interjection N/A
A1 Showdown! Let's see who can finish their homework first.
A2 Showdown! I challenge you to a game of chess.
B1 Showdown! It's time to settle this argument once and for all.
B2 Showdown! The two teams are finally facing off in the championship game.
C1 Showdown! The political candidates are gearing up for a heated debate.
C2 Showdown! The negotiations have reached a critical point and tensions are high.
article N/A
A1 The cowboy had a showdown with the bandit.
A2 The two rival gangs were gearing up for a showdown.
B1 The political candidates faced off in a heated showdown.
B2 The championship game ended in an intense showdown between the two teams.
C1 The negotiation between the two countries reached a critical showdown.
C2 The spy thriller movie built up to an epic showdown between the hero and the villain.
formal The two political leaders are gearing up for a showdown in the upcoming debate.
informal There's gonna be a huge showdown between the rival gangs tonight.
slang I heard there's gonna be a major showdown at the party this weekend.
figurative The showdown between good and evil in the movie was intense and gripping.
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