Tuesday, October 15, 2019

word usage - What is the difference between "Image" and "picture"?


I mean, What kinds of meaning does "image" express, but not "picture"?


Furthermore, what kinds of meaning can "picture" express but not "image"?



Answer



Image but not picture:





  1. Reflection in the mirror.

  2. Impression in others' eyes. You need to improve your image.



Picture but not Image:




  1. Drawing. I am drawing a picture.


  2. Photograph. You are looking very pretty in this picture.

  3. Movie. Please don't disturb, I am watching a picture.

  4. Situation. A war is on. The picture is very gloomy on the border.



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