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Picture vs. Photo

Picture

/ˈpɪktʃə/

An image or likeness captured on a surface.

Examples:

I like this picture.Let's take a picture together.

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This word has no antonyms

Photo

/ˈfəʊtəʊ/

A picture or image taken with a camera.

Examples:

This is a photo of my cat.I will send you a photo later.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways 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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