What does “image” mean?
- 1
nouna picture, photo or shape seen on a screen or in a mirror
The camera takes sharp images even at night.
- 2
nounthe way a person or organization is seen by others
The company is trying to improve its image.
- 3
nouna picture you have in your mind
I still have a clear image of my first school.
Image at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈɪmɪdʒ/ · IM-ij
How to use “image” correctly
The second syllable is weak: IM-ij, not im-AGE.
Common phrases with “image”
- public image
- brand image
- mirror image
- image of sth
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- picture
- reputation
Word family
- imagine
- imagery
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