show-v; 7 Senses

Sense Number 1: (cause to) be seen, be evident, reveal, demonstrate

Commentary: Includes: show up

Examples:
He showed us the secret parking spot.
The sales clerk showed me some nice suits.
Could you show me your notes?
Please show me Tuesday flights to DEN that leave in the morning from LAX?
Whatever she's thinking, she never lets it show.
I've painted over the graffiti twice, but it still shows through.
A cursor is supposed to show in this box, when I click on the blue button.
I rolled up my sleeve so the missing button wouldn't show.
His upbringing really shows.
The scars showed up within a few days of injury.
The DNA showed that John was not the father of that child.
The clinical trials showed the effectiveness of that drug against AIDS.
The rookie showed his outfielding talent during the playoffs.
He showed his disappointment by sulking the rest of the day.
Careful. Your disgust shows up on your face.
The polls are showing only a 3-point difference between the candidates.
The thermometer showed 10 below zero this morning.
The art exhibit showed many aspects of life in Polynesia.
So then stop boasting about your talent, and show it to me!

Mappings:
VerbNet: indicate-78-1-1,reflexive_appearance-48.1.2,transfer_mesg-37.1.1-1-1
FrameNet: Reasoning,Evidence
PropBank: show.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
show_up 1

Sense Number 2: SHOW UP-turn up, appear, arrive or come

Commentary:
NOTE: This is a specific sense, usually reserved to people.

Examples:
We waited two hours but they never showed.
He never shows up on time.

Mappings:
VerbNet: appear-48.1.1
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: show.02
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
show_up 1

Sense Number 3: demo; exhibit something for public viewing

Commentary:
NOTE: A very specific sense -- specific to demonstration or exhibition.

Examples:
She is showing her new work at a downtown gallery.
The horse didn't show well at his last competition.
We're going to show this application at two upcoming conferences.
They show their dog every year.

Mappings:
VerbNet: crane-40.3.2
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: show.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 4: usher, direct, or guide

Commentary: Syntax is: NP1[agent] SHOW NP2[patient] to NP3[location]

Examples:
The man in the purple suit showed us to our seats.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: transfer_mesg-37.1.1-1-1
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 11

Sense Number 5: win 3rd place in a contest

Examples:
Her dog didn't win, place or show in New York last year.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 12

Sense Number 6: SHOW THE DOOR-be asked to leave

Examples:
I was shown the door when I asked for a raise.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
show_the_door 1

Sense Number 7: SHOW OFF-act in such a way to attract attention

Examples:
She only bought that sports car to show off and prove she could afford one.
He's always showing off to his classmates.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: show.03
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
show_off 1