Did Not Show or Shown?

A: The usual past participle of “show” (that is, the form of the verb used with “had” or “have”) is “shown.” But “showed” is also acceptable and not a mistake. ... Although “shown” is the predominant past participle today, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, it only became common in the 19th century.

Which is correct showed or shown?

Senior Member. "showed" is the simple past, "shown" is the past participle.

Is showed the past tense of show?

past tense of show is showed.

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