picture Definition
- 1a painting, drawing, photograph, or other representation of a person or thing
- 2a portrait
- 3a graphic or vivid description
Using picture: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "picture" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I took a picture of the sunset.
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The artist painted a beautiful picture of the countryside.
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The book gave a vivid picture of life in the city.
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She has a picture of her family on her desk.
picture Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with picture
Example
I don't know who's in the picture, but I'm sure they're all friends.
Example
After months of exercise and healthy eating, she was a picture of health.
a picture can convey a complex idea more effectively than a written or spoken description
Example
Instead of trying to explain the problem, I showed him a picture. A picture is worth a thousand words.
Origins of picture
from Latin 'pictura', meaning 'painting'
Summary: picture in Brief
The term 'picture' [ˈpɪktʃər] refers to a visual representation of a person or thing, such as a painting, drawing, or photograph. It can also refer to a vivid description, as in 'The book gave a vivid picture of life in the city.' 'Picture' is often used in phrases like 'in the picture,' and 'a picture is worth a thousand words,' which means a picture can convey an idea more effectively than words.
