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Display vs. show
Display vs. show
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meantolearn
#99796 Sun, 15 May 05 10:40 PM
Is 'to display something' exactly the same as 'to show something'?
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Clive
#99799 Sun, 15 May 05 10:45 PM
Hi,
No, they are different. 'Display' means 'show ostentatiously'.
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meantolearn
#99807 Sun, 15 May 05 11:06 PM
Hi Clive,
Please give some examples to clarify the difference.
Thanks,
meantolearn
Clive
#99894 Mon, 16 May 05 04:14 AM
Hi,
A peacock displays its tail, to attract a female.
A rich man sometimes wants to display his wealth, to impress people.
Would you like me to show you the park?
Tom answers questions to show people the correct answers.
Fred answers questions to display his own knowledge.
Clive
Clive
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