showed

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English

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 333: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈʃoʊ̪d/
  • Audio (US):noicon(file)
  • Rhymes: -əʊd

Verb

showed

  1. simple past of show
    I showed him the report.
  2. past participle of show (alternative to shown)
    Recent polling has showed that 40% are in favour of the candidate.
    *The report had already been showed to him.

Usage notes

  • Garner's Modern American Usage favors shown over showed as past participle and claims it is mandatory for passives.

Further reading

  • “showed”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
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