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shown

The correct spelling is shown.

How to pronounce shown

/ˈʃəʊn/
verb

IPA: /ˈʃəʊn/

Say it like: Sho-wn

The correct spelling is shown. To display, to have somebody see (something). For example: "All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."

Usage Examples

All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper.

Could you please show him on his way. He has overstayed his welcome.

At length, his gloom showed.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To display, to have somebody see (something).
  2. 2.To bestow; to confer.
  3. 3.To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.
  4. 4.To guide or escort.
  5. 5.To be visible; to be seen; to appear.

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