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showing

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: showingspast: showedpp: showning: showing

This word carries a dual energy of visibility and evidence. When used as a noun, it often implies a curated event or a measured quantity of presence, suggesting a level of public scrutiny or formal arrangement. As a verb form, it shifts toward the process of revelation. It describes the transition from the hidden to the seen, whether that is a physical object being unveiled or a hidden emotion becoming evident on a person's face.

Countable when referring to a specific event like a movie screening or a gallery exhibition. Uncountable when referring to the general act of displaying something.

💬Conversación Casual

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Victoria is in a high-stakes board meeting while Mr. Sterling is at his private spa.
Mr. Sterling

The energy in the lobby is stagnant. Is the art showing still on?

Mr. Sterling
Victoria
Victoria

It is. I'm currently knee-deep in the budget audit, though.

💡
Mr. Sterling uses 'showing' as a noun referring to an exhibition of art. Victoria responds using the idiom 'knee-deep', meaning she is heavily involved or overwhelmed by a task, highlighting the contrast between the CEO's eccentricity and her professional stress.

Meanings

Noun
[something]

The act of displaying or exhibiting something for others to see.

"The gallery's latest showing of abstract art attracted a large crowd."

Noun
[something]

A scheduled performance or screening of a movie, play, or event.

"We missed the 7:00 PM showing of the film and had to wait for the next one."

Noun
[something]

An appearance or presence at an event, often used to describe a quantity of people.

"Despite the rain, there was a respectable showing of supporters at the rally."

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To allow something to be visible or to demonstrate how to do something.

"He is showing someone how to operate the machinery."

Intransitive Verb
[something]

To become apparent or visible.

"The wear and tear on the old sofa is starting to be showing."

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