showing
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a specific time when a film or play is shown to an audience.
a scheduled presentation of a cinema film, television programme, or theatrical performance.
Simple“The cinema has a late showing of the new action movie at ten o'clock.”
In context“Due to unexpected demand, the theatre added a midnight showing to the schedule, which sold out within minutes of the announcement.”
UsageOften used with 'of' to specify the content being shown.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
an event where art or products are displayed for people to see.
the act of putting something on display for public inspection or competition.
Simple“The gallery is hosting a private showing of her latest paintings tonight.”
In context“The annual trade showing provides a platform for local manufacturers to demonstrate their latest technological innovations to international investors.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
how well someone does in a competition or a test.
the quality or nature of a performance or result in a specific context.
Simple“The team had a poor showing in the first half of the game.”
In context“Despite a strong showing in the preliminary debates, the candidate failed to secure enough votes during the final primary election.”
UsageCommonly modified by adjectives like 'strong', 'poor', or 'impressive'.
Synonyms
Usage showing signs
From Middle English schewynge, schewand, schewande, schewende, from Old English sċēawiende, from Proto-West Germanic skauwōndī, from Proto-Germanic skawwōndz, present participle of Proto-Germanic *skawwōną (“to look, observe”), equivalent to show + -ing.
From Middle English schewyng, schewinge, from Old English sċēawung (“a looking at, contemplation, consideration; respect, regard; survey, examination; a show, appearance, pretense”), from Proto-West Germanic skauwungu, from Proto-Germanic skawwungō, equivalent to show + -ing. Cognate with Dutch schouwing (“inspection, survey”), German Schauung (“vision”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.