Conjugation

Show off

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Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only show changes; off stays the same: showed off, shown off.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't show off, he doesn't show off.

    1. I / you / we / they show off
    2. he / she / it shows off

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am showing off
    2. you / we / they are showing off
    3. he / she / it is showing off

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't show off.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they showed off

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to show off
    2. you / we / they are going to show off
    3. he / she / it is going to show off

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't show off.

    1. (you) show off
    2. let's show off