images

word · lemma: image

/ˈɪmədʒəz/
I-muh-juhz
/ˈɪmɪdʒɪz/
I-mi-jiz

Definition

Images are pictures, visual representations, or mental pictures in your mind. The word is often used for photos, drawings, computer visuals, and also for ideas you imagine mentally.

Usage & Nuances

Common in everyday and technical contexts: 'digital images', 'medical images', 'satellite images'. 'Picture' is often more everyday, while 'image' can sound broader or more formal. It also appears in abstract phrases like 'mental images' and 'public image'.

Example Sentences

The book has many images of animals.

basic

I saved the images on my phone.

basic

These images are very clear.

basic

The article includes shocking images from the storm.

natural

I still get images of that day in my head.

natural

The website loads images slowly on my old laptop.

natural