English noun: demo | |||
1. | demo (communication) a visual presentation showing how something works | ||
Samples | The lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations. The lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response. | ||
Synonyms | demonstration | ||
Broader (hypernym) | visual communication | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | display, exemplification, expression, illustration, manifestation, reflection, reflexion, show | ||
English verb: demo | |||
1. | demo (perception) give an exhibition of to an interested audience | ||
Samples | She shows her dogs frequently. We will demo the new software in Washington. | ||
Synonyms | demonstrate, exhibit, present, show | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody something. Somebody ----s something to somebody. Somebody ----s somebody with something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | show | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bring home | ||