Antonyms for
showed
To display, to have somebody see (something).
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No Antonyms Found for Showed

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All Definitions for Showed

Below are all the dictionary definitions of showed:

1To display, to have somebody see (something).
2To bestow
3To confer.
4To indicate (a fact) to be true
5To demonstrate.
6To guide or escort.
7To be visible
8To be seen
9To appear.
10To put in an appearance
11Show up.
12To have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.
13To finish third, especially of horses or dogs.
14To reveal one's hand of cards.
15A play, dance, or other entertainment.
16An exhibition of items.
17A broadcast program, especially a light entertainment program.
18A movie.
19An agricultural exhibition.
20A project or presentation.
21A demonstration.
22Mere display or pomp with no substance. (Usually seen in the phrases "all show" and "for show".)
23Outward appearance
24Wileful or deceptive appearance.
25The major leagues.
26A discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked with blood, occurring a short time before labor.
27A battle
28Local conflict.
29Synonym of shive (“wood fragment of the husk of flax or hemp”).
30To have a certain appearance, such as well or ill, fit or unfit
31To become or suit
32To appear.
33A pale blue flame at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of firedamp.
34Pretence.
35Sign, token, or indication.
36Semblance
37Likeness
38Appearance.
39Plausibility.
40A surname.

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Common antonyms for showed. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does showed have?

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About antonyms for showed

Finding the right antonym for showed helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "To display, to have somebody see (something).", showed has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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