shown (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ʃoʊn/

Definition

Past participle of 'show'; made visible or known.

Examples

• The evidence was shown to the jury.

• Her true feelings were finally shown.

• The documentary shown last night was very informative.

How to Use shown

shown to (prepositional phrase)

Presented or displayed for someone to see. — "The report was shown to the manager for approval."

shown as (prepositional phrase)

Presented or characterized in a particular way. — "The character was shown as a victim in the play."

Synonyms of shown

Words with a similar meaning to shown:

• seen
• displayed
• revealed
• demonstrated

Antonyms of shown

Words with the opposite meaning to shown:

• hidden
• concealed

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