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not show vs does not show

Both "not show" and "does not show" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Not show" is used when forming negative imperatives or commands, while "does not show" is used in present simple tense to talk about something that is not being displayed or presented.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 703 views

not show

This is a correct construction used in negative imperatives or commands.

Use "not show" when giving negative commands or imperatives, such as "Do not show this to anyone."

Examples:

  • Not show this to anyone.
  • Not show your emotions.
  • Not show your fear.
  • May not show up till playback.
  • Mr. Webb did not show me any photographs.
  • Olive did not show up for the run-through today.
  • The initiative does not show any strategic vision.
  • The cops did not show up after the alarm went off.
  • The Canadians will not show until I flash the badge.
  • Such comparison did not show any undercutting or underselling either.
  • Regrettably, the current conflict in Chechnya does not show signs of normalisation.
  • He did not show up at the party last night.
  • That's why picture still on you and not show me talk.
  • Emtricitabine did not show any carcinogenic potential in long-term oral carcinogenicity studies in mice and rats.
  • House... You can't just not show up to work.
  • You can't just not show up for work.
  • In long-term oral carcinogenicity studies in rats and mice, lamivudine did not show any carcinogenic potential.
  • In a carcinogenicity study in rats, leflunomide did not show carcinogenic potential.
  • Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate did not show any carcinogenic potential in a long-term oral carcinogenicity study in rats.
  • Emtricitabine did not show any carcinogenic potential in long-term studies in rats and mice.
  • Cinacalcet did not show any genotoxic or carcinogenic potential.
  • Riluzole did not show any carcinogenicity potential in either rats or mice.
  • Telbivudine did not show any carcinogenic potential.

Alternatives:

  • Don't show
  • Avoid showing

does not show

This is a correct construction used in present simple tense to indicate that something is not being displayed or presented.

Use "does not show" in sentences like "The screen does not show any images." to indicate the absence of display or presentation.

Examples:

  • The website does not show any errors.
  • The report does not show the complete picture.
  • The software does not show the correct results.
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Alternatives:

  • is not showing
  • is not displayed

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