shown
4 synonyms for shown, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — The past participle of "show".
Synonyms
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Shawn
Shon
Etymology
From Middle English schauen or schewen (past participle), an alternative form of schawid, schewed, the past participle of Middle English schewen (“to show”). It is morphologically equivalent to show + -n.
Full origin of shown →Frequently asked questions
What does “Shown” mean?
The word “Shown” means an uncommon variant spelling of the given name Sean or Shawn.
How do you use “Shown” in a sentence?
Here is “Shown” used in a sentence: “Some records list his name as Shown rather than Shawn.”
What part of speech is “Shown”?
“Shown” is a name.
Is “Shown” a common word?
“Shown” is a very common word in modern English.
Is 'Shown' a common name?
No, 'Shown' is an uncommon spelling. It is a rare variant of the more familiar names Sean and Shawn, which come from the Irish form of John. Because it looks identical to the everyday word 'shown,' the past participle of 'show,' the spelling is seldom chosen for children today.
How is the name 'Shown' pronounced?
As a variant of Sean or Shawn, the name is normally pronounced 'Shawn' — rhyming with 'dawn' or 'lawn.' This differs from the ordinary English word 'shown,' which rhymes with 'known.' The shared spelling can cause confusion, so people with the name often clarify the pronunciation when introducing themselves.
What is the origin of the name Sean or Shawn?
Sean is the Irish form of John, itself from a Hebrew name meaning 'God is gracious.' English speakers spell the sound in several ways, including Shawn, Shaun, and the rare 'Shown.' All are pronounced alike and share the same ultimate roots, differing only in how the sound is written.
