picture · n
picture (IDEA)
B2 an idea of what something is like
Dictionary examples:
After watching the news, I had a clearer picture of what was happening. (24.5)
picture (TV)
B2 an image seen on a television or movie screen
Dictionary examples:
We can't get a clear picture on the TV. (48.1)
get the picture
C2 used to say that someone understands a situation
Dictionary examples:
Oh right, I get the picture. (17.3)
in the picture
C2 involved in or aware of a situation
Dictionary examples:
Marilyn planned the surprise party for her brother and her mother was in the picture all along. (32.2)
picture (DRAWING, ETC.)
A1 a drawing, painting, or photograph of something or someone
Dictionary examples:
My dog ate my picture! (0.0)
I took a picture of my food. (0.0)
I drew a picture of my lunch. (0.0)
I painted a picture of my lunch. (0.0)
Alex drew/painted a picture of my dog. (17.8)
We took a picture of the children on their new bicycles. (18.0)
picture (MOVIE)
B1 a movie
Dictionary examples:
My cat watched the entire picture without blinking. He's a real film critic now! (0.0)
The new superhero picture is so boring, even the villains fall asleep! (0.0)
The underwater picture was so boring, even the fish in it looked sleepy! (0.0)
Could this be the first animated movie to win a best picture award? (61.7)