What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
image
Example
The satellite captured an image of the hurricane from space. [image: noun]
Example
The company wants to improve its public image by being more environmentally friendly. [image: noun]
picture
Example
I took a picture of the sunset at the beach. [picture: noun]
Example
Can you picture yourself living in a big city? [picture: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Picture is more commonly used than image in everyday language, especially when referring to photographs or paintings.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between image and picture?
Image can have a more formal or technical connotation, while picture is more casual and informal, making it suitable for use in both formal and informal contexts.
