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Photo

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfəʊtəʊ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfəʊtəʊ/"]/

Meaning of Photo

a picture that is made by using a camera that stores images in digital form or that has a film sensitive to light inside it

In simple words: A picture taken with a camera.

Photo in a sentence

• She took a beautiful photo of the sunset.
• I will send you the photo from our vacation.
• The photo of the family hangs on the wall.
• He edited the photo to make it look brighter.
• I used a photo for my school project.
• In the photo, they are all smiling.
• She shared a funny photo of her dog on social media.
• He took a great photo at the birthday party.

How to use Photo

Use 'photo' in both casual and formal settings. It’s appropriate for everyday conversation and professional contexts. However, avoid using it in overly formal academic writing, where 'photograph' might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'photo' as a 'snapshot'—it captures a moment like a freeze-frame.

Related words

Collocations with Photo

• exclusive
• autographed
• signed
• snap
• call
• session
• shoot

Synonyms for Photo

• picture
• snapshot
• image
• pic
• photograph

Opposites of Photo

• painting
• drawing

Common mistakes with Photo

• Confused with 'photograph' – 'photo' is informal.
• Mispronouncing it as 'fo-to' instead of 'foh-to'.
• Using 'photos' in singular context; always use 'a photo' for one and 'photos' for many.

Frequently asked questions about Photo

What does Photo mean?

A picture taken with a camera.

What is the definition of Photo?

a picture that is made by using a camera that stores images in digital form or that has a film sensitive to light inside it

How do you use Photo in a sentence?

She took a beautiful photo of the sunset.

Can you give another example of Photo?

I will send you the photo from our vacation.

What are synonyms for Photo?

Common alternatives include picture, snapshot, image, pic, photograph.

What is the opposite of Photo?

Opposite meanings include painting, drawing.

What words go with Photo?

It commonly pairs with exclusive, autographed, signed, snap, call, session, shoot.

What are common mistakes when using Photo?

Confused with 'photograph' – 'photo' is informal. Mispronouncing it as 'fo-to' instead of 'foh-to'. Using 'photos' in singular context; always use 'a photo' for one and 'photos' for many.

How do you pronounce Photo?

US: /["/ˈfəʊtəʊ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfəʊtəʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Photo?

Use 'photo' in both casual and formal settings. It’s appropriate for everyday conversation and professional contexts. However, avoid using it in overly formal academic writing, where 'photograph' might be preferred.

What CEFR level is Photo?

"Photo" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.