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they shown vs they showed

The correct phrase is "they showed" when referring to the past tense of the verb "show."
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Last updated: January 26, 2025 • 6967 views

This is not a correct construction in English.

"they shown"

The correct past tense form of the verb "show" is "showed." So, it should be "they showed" instead of "they shown."
  • Aug 6, 2024 ... Who Do You Think Is The Most Menacing If They Shown Their Dark Side?
  • Nov 6, 2022 ... My playstore is not shown any any apps inside they shown network busy please connect wifi my network properly but they shown network busy.
  • Nov 6, 2024 ... Join. Options. Report. have they shown any haunted/spooky attractions yet? Question. like maybe a haunted house dark ride? Upvote 4. Downvote
  • Sep 6, 2017 ... Why have they shown Jaime in the shows to be a much inferior sword fighter as compared to what he has been in the books? Its weird to see ...
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  • Feb 5, 2013 ... Coral Strand Smart Choice: I booked trip to Seychelles in the agency, they shown me nice pictures and promised me a very good holiday in ...
  • Jun 3, 2023 ... But I'm not going to pay $70 extra for stuff I don't want just to get a big box. Have they shown any storage trays? Like what will each game ...
  • Jan 6, 2017 ... Why were Germans unprepared for Russian Winter if they shown wearing trench coats? Thread starter Wrangler29; Start date Jan 6, 2017. Tags ...

Alternatives:

  • they showed
  • they displayed
  • they presented
  • they exhibited
  • they demonstrated

This is the correct form to use when referring to the past tense of the verb "show."

"they showed"

Use "they showed" when talking about something that was displayed or presented in the past by a group of people.

Examples:

  • They showed great teamwork during the project.
  • Yesterday, they showed us their new product line.
  • The students showed their creativity in the art exhibition.
  • At the conference, they showed a video presentation.
  • The team showed excellent sportsmanship in the game.
  • Jul 12, 2024 ... I wish they showed the zodiac members communicating with their respective animals more. Discussion. I remember how rats would follow Yuki ...
  • Nov 8, 2024 ... CT is our 2 home they showed love from the beginning #clubshrine . #ct @passportboyz123.
  • Sep 11, 2019 ... In Apple's event yesterday they showed the Ninja Kiwi logo in the Apple Arcade screen...
  • from Keith b/w They Showed Me The Door To Bohemia, track released January 1, 2015. © all rights reserved. tags. rock acoustic guitar singer-songwriter ...
  • Sep 28, 2024 ... Them LA boys invaded Louisville Kentucky tonight and they showed up! Thanks to all the fans at 'LOUDER THAN LIFE' we appreciate you!
  • Keith b/w They Showed Me The Door To Bohemia. by Jonathan Richman · Includes unlimited streaming via the Bandcamp app, plus download in mp3, FLAC and more.
  • Jun 14, 2024 ... 130 likes, 6 comments - jaelandevonaustin on June 14, 2024: "I showed them LOVE and they showed man HATE These days that is EXPECTED 🗣️✌ ".
  • Mar 20, 2020 ... But they had indeed. Fighting in one of the most iconic battles in American history, 75 years later they showed up.
  • Nov 6, 2024 ... ... likes, 4 comments - dovydasmusic on November 6, 2024: "They said they like my videos, then they showed me something I can't show you on a video
  • Aug 4, 2019 ... While talking about I movie I just saw, a friend asks me how it was. Do I say: It was great, but I wish they showed their wedding.

Alternatives:

  • they displayed
  • they presented
  • they exhibited
  • they demonstrated
  • they revealed

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