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only show vs only shows

Both phrases are correct, but 'Only show' refers to multiple things that will be displayed, while 'only shows' refers to a single thing that will be displayed.
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Last updated: February 18, 2025 • 6346 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple things that will be displayed.

"only show"

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that only certain items or elements will be displayed, excluding others.

Examples:

  • The website will only show products that are currently in stock.
  • The filter option will only show results that match your criteria.
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  • Juror Keith Carter has selected 50 images from 50 artists for this year's Members' Only Show. Congratulations to all the exhibiting photographers! A complete list ...
  • Only Show In Town - Kahuku, HI, United States .... We recently came upon "The Only Show In Town" outside of Kahuku while touring Oahu's north shore.

Alternatives:

  • only display
  • only present
  • only exhibit
  • only reveal
  • only demonstrate

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a single thing that will be displayed.

"only shows"

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that only one specific item or element will be displayed, excluding others.

Examples:

  • The graph only shows data from the last quarter.
  • The image only shows a portion of the entire landscape.
  • Jun 12, 2015 ... Online-Only Shows You Need to Watch Now. Click To View Slideshow». The bottom line? You don't need a TV to watch quality scripted ...
  • These authentication-only shows are available on the PC only through Hulu.com. Please visit this help article for more information about authenticated content ...
  • Sep 27, 2015 ... Since iOS 9 update my calendar only shows 5 days Sunday to Thursday on week view useless. 441 Views 9 Replies Latest reply: Oct 24, 2015 ...
  • Changes only shows up if logged in (5 posts). devon4786. Member Posted 1 year ago #. I've searched other similar posts but they didn't help. My problem is that ...

Alternatives:

  • only displays
  • only presents
  • only exhibits
  • only reveals
  • only demonstrates

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