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Picture vs. Photo
Picture
/ˈpɪktʃə/Examples:
Kate is drawing a picture.It's not as noble a sight as what yer picturing."She opened the book quietly and looked at the pictures.
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This word has no antonymsPhoto
/ˈfəʊtəʊ/Examples:
There are no pictures or photos.'The fingerprints in photo three also belong to Monsieur Lawrence.Ace Owens examined the photo foldout of 'Playmate of the Month.'
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Picture is a more general term, often referring to any artistic creation or image, whether it be drawn, painted, or photographed.
- Photo specifically refers to an image captured by a camera.
- All photos can be called pictures, but not all pictures are photos.
- If youre talking about a painting or illustration, the word picture' is more appropriate.
- Use photo when you want to emphasize the photographic process.
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