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"It was shown" vs "it was showed"

The correct phrase is 'it was shown.' 'Showed' is the past tense of 'show,' while 'shown' is the past participle. In this case, 'shown' is the correct form to use with the auxiliary verb 'was.'

Last Updated: April 01, 2024

It was shown

Correct. 'Shown' is the past participle of 'show' and is used with the auxiliary verb 'was.'

This phrase is used to indicate that something was demonstrated or displayed in the past.

Examples:

  • It was shown that the new method is more effective.
  • In the experiment, it was shown that the hypothesis was correct.

Alternatives:

  • It was demonstrated
  • It was proven
  • It was illustrated
  • It was displayed
  • It was revealed

it was showed

Incorrect. 'Showed' is the past tense form of 'show,' but it is not the correct form to use with the auxiliary verb 'was.'

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