Show up
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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To become visible or noticeable
Example sentence
The stain showed up under the bright lights.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: show up + (in/on/under)
show up in the x-ray
show up on camera
show up under the light
show up in the results
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
The scratch showed up clearly in the photo. ✅ (Correct)
The scratch showed clearly up in the photo. ❌ (Incorrect — "up" cannot be separated from "show")
Meaning 1 of 3
Definition
To arrive or appear (at an event or place)
Example sentence
He didn't show up to the meeting.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: show up + (to/at/for)
show up late
show up on time
show up unannounced
show up for work
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She showed up late to the party. ✅ (Correct)
She showed late up to the party. ❌ (Incorrect — "up" cannot be separated from "show" with no object)