picture
Translation
picture, photograph, film, image
Examples
She took a picture of the sunset.
She took a picture of the sunset.
He painted a beautiful picture.
He painted a beautiful picture.
Let's go see a picture tonight.
Let's go see a film tonight.
You need to see the big picture.
You need to see the big picture.
Grammar Patterns
a picture of ((sth./sb.)) a photograph or drawing of (sth./sb.) She took a picture of the sunset.
to take a picture to use a camera to create a photograph Can you take our picture?
the big picture the overall situation or perspective You need to see the big picture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: photo, image, drawing, film, movie
Etymology
From Latin 'pictura' (painting), from the verb 'pingere' (to paint).
Memory Tips
A 'pixel' in a digital image is short for 'picture element'. This connection can help you remember.