This is the 2443rd most frequent Russian word.
показал
"Показал" means "showed" (past tense of the verb "to show").
Used in its literal sense to indicate showing or displaying something to someone.
Он показал мне фотографию.
He showed me a photograph.
Used to express the act of explaining or demonstrating a process or method.
Учитель показал, как решать задачу.
The teacher demonstrated how to solve the problem.
Used metaphorically to imply that something reveals or communicates an idea or feeling.