Showned vs. Shown: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 17, 2023
"Showed" is the simple past tense of "show", and "shown" is its past participle. "Showed" is often mistakenly spelled as "showned", which is incorrect.
Which is correct: Showned or Shown
How to spell Shown?
Showned is Incorrect
Shown is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "showed" ends in "ed" and "shown" does not.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 16, 2023
Link the word "show" with a light (like a flashlight) to visualize "shone", which sounds like "shown".
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Oct 16, 2023
Recall that "owned" is a word but "showned" is not.
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Oct 16, 2023
Memorize the phrase: "The movie was shown, not showed."
Harlon Moss
Oct 16, 2023
Notice that other words with similar endings like "known" don't have an "ed" version.
Sara Rehman
Oct 16, 2023
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Showned and Shown Definitions
Shown
"Shown" can describe the presentation of evidence or proof.
The evidence was shown to the jury.
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Sep 06, 2023
Shown
"Shown" describes having broadcasted something on television.
The episode was shown last night.
Janet White
Sep 06, 2023
Shown
"Shown" is the past participle of "show", indicating something has been displayed.
The paintings were shown in the gallery.
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Sep 06, 2023
Shown
"Shown" can also indicate a demonstration.
The new features were shown during the product launch.
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Sep 06, 2023
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Shown
"Shown" refers to revealing or making known.
The true colors of a person are often shown in tough times.
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Sep 06, 2023
Shown
Past participle of show
I had shown him the report already.
The report had already been shown to him.
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Sep 06, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before Shown?
Depending on the context, "a" or "the" can be used before "shown".
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Oct 16, 2023
Why is it called Shown?
It is called "shown" because it is the past participle form of the verb "show".
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Oct 16, 2023
What is the plural form of Shown?
"Shown" doesn't have a plural form, as it's the past participle of the verb "show".
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Oct 16, 2023
What is the singular form of Shown?
"Shown" is not a noun, so it doesn't have a singular or plural form.
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Oct 16, 2023
Which article is used with Shown?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on the context.
Sara Rehman
Oct 16, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Shown?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the sentence structure.
Sara Rehman
Oct 16, 2023
Is Shown a noun or adjective?
"Shown" is neither. It's a verb form (past participle).
Aimie Carlson
Oct 16, 2023
Which preposition is used with Shown?
"To" and "on" are commonly used (e.g., shown to, shown on).
Aimie Carlson
Oct 16, 2023
How do we divide Shown into syllables?
"Shown" is not divided, as it is one syllable.
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Oct 16, 2023
What is another term for Shown?
Another term for "shown" is "displayed" or "revealed".
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Oct 16, 2023
Is Shown a vowel or consonant?
"Shown" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Harlon Moss
Oct 16, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Shown?
The entire word "shown" is stressed as it's just one syllable.
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Oct 16, 2023
Which determiner is used with Shown?
Determiners like "the", "this", or "that" can be used depending on the context.
Harlon Moss
Oct 16, 2023
Is Shown a negative or positive word?
"Shown" is neutral; its connotation depends on context.
Sara Rehman
Oct 16, 2023
Is Shown a countable noun?
"Shown" is not a noun, so it's neither countable nor uncountable.
Harlon Moss
Oct 16, 2023
How is Shown used in a sentence?
In a sentence, "shown" can be used like this: "The movie has already been shown in theaters."
Janet White
Oct 16, 2023
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