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Meaning of shows
noun
- A play, dance, or other entertainment.
- An exhibition of items. Example: art show; dog show
- A broadcast program/programme. Example: radio show; television show
- A movie. Example: Let's catch a show.
- An agricultural show. Example: I'm taking the kids to the show on Tuesday.
verb
- To display, to have somebody see (something). Example: All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper.
- To bestow; to confer.
- To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.
- To guide or escort. Example: Could you please show him on his way. He has overstayed his welcome.
- To be visible; to be seen; to appear. Example: At length, his gloom showed.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.