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Hyphenation of show

How to hyphenate show

Because it is a word with a single syllable, show is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

show
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
4
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
4
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of show

show is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A play, dance, or other entertainment.
  • noun
    An exhibition of items.

    Example: art show;  dog show

  • noun
    A broadcast program/programme.

    Example: radio show;  television show

  • noun
    A movie.

    Example: Let's catch a show.

  • noun
    An agricultural show.

    Example: I'm taking the kids to the show on Tuesday.

  • noun
    A project or presentation.

    Example: Let's get on with the show.   Let's get this show on the road.   They went on an international road show to sell the shares to investors.   It was Apple's usual dog and pony show.

  • noun
    A demonstration.

    Example: show of force

  • noun
    Mere display or pomp with no substance. (Usually seen in the phrases "all show" and "for show".)

    Example: The dog sounds ferocious but it's all show.

  • noun
    Outward appearance; wileful or deceptive appearance.
  • noun
    (with "the") The major leagues.

    Example: He played AA ball for years, but never made it to the show.

  • noun
    A pale blue flame at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of firedamp.
  • noun
    Pretence.
  • noun
    Sign, token, or indication.
  • noun
    Semblance; likeness; appearance.
  • noun
    Plausibility.
  • noun
    A discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked with blood, occurring a short time before labor.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To display, to have somebody see (something).

    Example: All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper.

  • verb
    To bestow; to confer.
  • verb
    To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.
  • verb
    To guide or escort.

    Example: Could you please show him on his way. He has overstayed his welcome.

  • verb
    To be visible; to be seen; to appear.

    Example: At length, his gloom showed.

  • verb
    To put in an appearance; show up.

    Example: We waited for an hour, but they never showed.

  • verb
    To have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.
  • verb
    (racing) To finish third, especially of horses or dogs.

    Example: In the third race: Aces Up won, paying eight dollars; Blarney Stone placed, paying three dollars; and Cinnamon showed, paying five dollars.

  • verb
    To have a certain appearance, such as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.