Shown
ʃoʊn
Definitions
To have presented something to be seen or noticed; to have proven or demonstrated.
ʃoʊn
Past participle of 'show'. To have demonstrated something.
The graph shown in the report illustrates the sales increase.
💡 Simply: It means something has been displayed or proven. Like when you show someone a cool picture, or when the science experiment *shows* the baking soda makes a volcano!
👶 For kids: When something is shown, it means you let someone see it or told them something.
More Examples
He has shown a remarkable talent for art.
The evidence shown in court proved his innocence.
How It's Used
"The results were shown on the screen."
"Experiments have shown the effectiveness of this method."
Synonyms
From Middle English *shewen*, from Old English *sċēawian* ('to look at, see, show'). Related to 'see' and 'show'.
Used extensively in literature and everyday language throughout history, particularly as the past participle of 'show'.
Memory tip
Think of a stage where something is clearly shown to an audience. Shown is the end result of the process.