Photo Meaning
/ˈfəʊ̯.təʊ̯/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA photograph.
nounA photo finish.
Sentence Examples
It is important that you attach your photo to the application form.
Excuse me, but let me have another look at the photo.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She took a ____ of the beautiful sunset with her camera.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She took a ____ of the sunset from the hilltop and posted it on her social media account.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- Proto-Indo-European *bʰéh₂os Proto-Hellenic *pʰáwos Ancient Greek φᾰ́ος (phắos) Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) Ancient Greek φωτο- (phōto-)der. English photo- Proto-Indo-European *gerbʰ- Proto-Hellenic *grə́pʰō Ancient Greek γράφω (gráphō) Ancient Greek -γρᾰ́φος (-grắphos)der. English -graph English photographclip. English photo Clipping of photograph.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Not long ago, it was difficult to produce photographs of tiny creatures with every part in focus. That’s because the lenses that are excellent at magnifying tiny subjects produce a narrow depth of field. A photo processing technique called focus stacking has changed that."
— 2013 July-August, Catherine Clabby, “Focus on Everything”, in American Scientist:
"By this stage, Goof was clearly warming to his theme and, as they flashed past the post together, he reported that it was a photo. "And I don't know or care who won the photo," he concluded."
— 2005 June 28, “Racing diary: In the shake-up”, in The Telegraph:
"Photo student in need of subjects."
— 1981 February 7, “Personal advertisement”, in Gay Community News, volume 8, number 28, page 14:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She took a ____ of the beautiful sunset with her camera.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She took a ____ of the sunset from the hilltop and posted it on her social media account.