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Show up: Meaning and Examples — Word Power 26

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Word Power 26: Show up. Meaning: To arrive for an appointment. Illustrated lesson with English examples and Hindi support.

Show up

Word Power 26 · Phrasal verbs

Meaning

To arrive for an appointment.

Usage

We were hoping for a full team to arrive, but only five players showed up.
We've been waiting for the chief guest for two hours, but he hasn't showed up yet.

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Use “show up” in a sentence of your own. The original lesson image also includes Hindi support and illustrations.

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