shown

Definition

1. Verb (past participle of ):
   • To have been made visible or presented: "shown" is the past participle form of the verb "show," indicating that something has been displayed, exhibited, or revealed to someone.
   • To have been demonstrated or proved: It is used to indicate that evidence or proof has been presented.

Usage Examples

• To have been made visible:

  • The evidence was shown to the jury. (The evidence was displayed for the jury to see.)
  • She has shown her artwork at several galleries. (She has exhibited her artwork in multiple galleries.)

• To have been demonstrated:

  • The experiment has shown that the theory is correct. (The experiment has proved the theory to be accurate.)
  • He has shown great patience during the crisis. (He has demonstrated patience in a difficult situation.)

Advanced Usage

• "to have been shown the door": to have been dismissed or asked to leave.

  • After the argument, he was shown the door. (He was told to leave the premises.)

• "to be shown up": to be embarrassed or exposed as inferior.

  • She was shown up by her friend’s superior skills. (Her friend’s skills made her look inadequate.)

Variants and Related Words

• Show (verb): the base form meaning to display or demonstrate.

  • Please show me your ticket. (Please display your ticket to me.)

• Showing (noun): an exhibition or display of something.

  • The film had a showing at the local cinema. (The film was exhibited at the local cinema.)

Synonyms

• Displayed: put on view for others to see.
• Revealed: made known or visible.
• Demonstrated: shown clearly through evidence or action.

Related Idioms

• "shown the ropes": to have been taught the basic procedures of a job or activity.

  • The new employee was shown the ropes by her supervisor. (She was taught the essential tasks.)

• "shown one's true colours": to have revealed one’s real character or intentions.

  • After the crisis, he showed his true colours as a coward. (He revealed his actual weak character.)