What does SHOWN mean?

Word: shown

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: past participle of show; to display or exhibit something to someone or a group of people

Pronunciations: US: /ʃoʊn/, UK: /ʃəʊn/

Origin and Usage: The word "shown" is the past participle of the verb "show." It originated from the Old English word "sceawian," meaning "to look at, inspect, or scrutinize." The word "shown" is commonly used in English to indicate that something has been displayed or exhibited to someone or a group of people.

Synonyms: demonstrated, displayed, presented, revealed, exhibited

Related Words: throw, known, blown, crow, grown

Example Sentences:

• He has shown great skill in his work (source: personal knowledge).
• The teacher had shown the students how to solve the math problem (source: [Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shown)).
• The artist has shown his paintings in several galleries around the world (source: [Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/part-of-speech)).