Cool MateImage
UK /["/ˈɪmɪdʒ/"]/US /["/ˈɪmɪdʒ/"]/
Definition
a picture, photograph or statue that represents somebody/something
In simple words: A picture or representation of something.
Examples
- The image on the screen was stunning and colorful.
- He tried to create an image of a perfect life, but it was a facade.
- She took an image of the sunset with her camera.
- In his mind, he had a clear image of how he wanted the project to look.
- The image displayed in the gallery is from a famous artist.
Usage notes
Use 'image' in contexts involving pictures, visual representations, or mental pictures. It can be formal or informal but is generally neutral.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'image' as 'I-mage' — I see a picture in my mind.
Collocations
- living
- spitting
- mirror
- compelling
- dramatic
- graphic
- generate
- produce
- reproduce
- depict something
- reflect something
- represent something
- capture
- processing
- analysis
- good
- positive
- negative
- create
- convey
- cultivate
- powerful
- vivid
- sudden
- have
- bring to mind
- call to mind
- image from
Synonyms
- picture
- photo
- illustration
- visual
- representation
Antonyms
- reality
- truth
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'image' with 'imagine'.
- Using 'image' to refer to a person's reputation instead of their visual representation.