for show
for show
F f Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawr shoh]
- /fɔr ʃoʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawr shoh]
- /fɔr ʃoʊ/
Definitions of for show words
- adverb for show in order to impress, for display only 1
- noun for show in order to attract attention 0
- noun for show in order to attract notice or attention 0
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Parts of speech for For show
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
for show popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
for show usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for for show
noun for show
- parade — a large public procession, usually including a marching band and often of a festive nature, held in honor of an anniversary, person, event, etc.
- demonstration — A demonstration is a march or gathering which people take part in to show their opposition to something or their support for something.
- act — When you act, you do something for a particular purpose.
- array — An array of different things or people is a large number or wide range of them.
- presentation — an act of presenting.
adj for show
- uncovered — having no cover or covering.
- discovered — to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gain sight or knowledge of (something previously unseen or unknown): to discover America; to discover electricity. Synonyms: detect, espy, descry, discern, ascertain, unearth, ferret out, notice.
- naked — being without clothing or covering; nude: naked children swimming in the lake.
- unprotected — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- bare — If a part of your body is bare, it is not covered by any clothing.
adv for show
- supposedly — assumed as true, regardless of fact; hypothetical: a supposed case.
- officially — a person appointed or elected to an office or charged with certain duties.
- outwardly — as regards appearance or outward manifestation: outwardly charming; outwardly considerate.
- superficially — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
- seemingly — apparent; appearing, whether truly or falsely, to be as specified: a seeming advantage.
Antonyms for for show
noun for show
- concealment — Concealment is the state of being hidden or the act of hiding something.
- simplicity — the state, quality, or an instance of being simple.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- hiding — the pelt or skin of one of the larger animals (cow, horse, buffalo, etc.), raw or dressed.
- dullness — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
adj for show
- hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
- clothed — If you are clothed in a certain way, you are dressed in that way.
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- unclear — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
adv for show
- obscurely — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- improbably — not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.
- unlikely — not likely to be or occur; improbable; marked by doubt.
See also
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