shown

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See also: Shown

English

Pronunciation

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Verb

shown

  1. past participle of show
    I had shown him the report already.
    The report had already been shown to him.

Usage notes

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