Shown

Pronunciation: /ʃoʊn/

Definitions of shown

verb A word that expresses an action or a state of being.

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher shown the students how to solve the math problem.

A2 The map shown the location of the nearest grocery store.

B1 The data shown a clear correlation between exercise and weight loss.

B2 The documentary shown the impact of climate change on polar bears.

C1 The study shown a significant increase in productivity after implementing the new software.

C2 The painting shown incredible attention to detail and skill by the artist.

Examples of shown in a Sentence

formal The data has shown a clear correlation between income levels and access to healthcare.

informal I've shown you how to use the new software, so you should be able to do it on your own now.

slang I've shown you the ropes, so now you should be good to go.

figurative Her actions have shown her true colors, revealing her deceitful nature.

Grammatical Forms of shown

• past tense: showed
• plural: shown
• comparative: more shown
• superlative: most shown
• present tense: show
• future tense: will show
• perfect tense: have shown
• continuous tense: is showing
• singular: shown
• positive degree: shown
• infinitive: to show
• gerund: showing
• participle: shown

Origin and Evolution of shown

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shown' originated from the Middle English word 'shewen' which came from Old English 'scēawian' meaning to look at or behold.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shown' has evolved to encompass the idea of presenting or displaying something to others, in addition to simply looking at or beholding something.