image
gb/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/
A2
English
~ 1000
kép, imázs, megítélés, képzet, képfájl
NOUN
A2
1
kép
A1
Usage pattern:
an image of [something/someone]
She showed me an image of her new house.
Mutatott nekem egy képet az új házáról.
The website took a long time to load the high-resolution image.
A weboldalon sokáig tartott, mire betöltődött a nagy felbontású kép.
This camera produces clear and sharp images.
The magazine cover featured an image of the famous actor.
Learner examples
I saw an image of a cat.
Láttam egy képet egy macskáról.
He sent me an image of his car.
Küldött nekem egy képet az autójáról.
There is an image on the wall.
I like this image of the beach.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'image' with 'imagination', which refers to the ability to form ideas in the mind.
Meaning
A picture or visual likeness
Collocations
digital image
|public image
|create an image
|image file
|clear image
Synonyms
picture (Most common and general term; interchangeable in many contexts.)
|
photo (Specifically refers to a photograph.)
Antonyms
reality (Contrasts the representation with the actual thing.)
Themes
media
|art
|technology
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A picture or photo of something or someone.
A representation of the external form of a person, object, or scene, such as in a photograph, painting, or on a screen.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone's/something's] image
The scandal damaged the politician's public image.
A botrány ártott a politikus imázsának.
The company is trying to improve its green image.
A vállalat igyekszik javítani a zöld imázsán.
Celebrities often hire managers to maintain their image.
Learner examples
He wants to have a good image at work.
Szeretné, ha jó megítélése lenne a munkahelyén.
The company works hard to keep a clean image.
A cég sokat tesz azért, hogy megőrizze tiszta imázsát.
Her public image is very positive.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'image' here with a literal picture; in this sense it is metaphorical.
Meaning
Reputation or public impression
Collocations
public image
|damage one's image
|improve image
|corporate image
Synonyms
reputation (Focuses more on long-term respect or standing.)
|
profile (Often used in media or marketing contexts for visibility and identity.)
Antonyms
disrepute (State of having a bad reputation.)
Themes
business
|media
|society
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way most people think about someone or something.
The general impression that people have about a person, company, or organization.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
an image of [something] in [someone's] mind
I have a clear image of my childhood home.
Élesen él bennem a gyerekkori otthonom képe.
The book created a strong image in my mind.
A könyv élénk képet idézett fel bennem.
She couldn't get the image out of her head.
Learner examples
I have an image of my school in my head.
Van egy kép a fejemben az iskolámról.
This story gives me an image of the sea.
Ez a történet képet idéz fel bennem a tengerről.
He has an image of his father smiling.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes mix up 'image' with 'idea', which is broader and not necessarily visual.
Meaning
A picture in the mind
Collocations
mental image
|vivid image
|clear image
Synonyms
vision (Can imply a more vivid or dream-like mental picture.)
|
mental picture (Plain phrase for the same idea; informal.)
Antonyms
blankness (Absence of mental imagery.)
Themes
psychology
|imagination
|emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A picture you see in your mind.
A visual impression or representation formed in the mind from memory, imagination, or description.
NOUN
A2
TECHNICAL
4
Please attach the image to your email.
Kérlek, csatold a képfájlt az e-mailhez.
The website has thousands of free stock images.
A weboldalon több ezer ingyenesen felhasználható stockkép található.
You can edit the image using this software.
Learner examples
I put an image on my blog.
Feltettem egy képet a blogomra.
He sent me an image by email.
E-mailben küldött nekem egy képet.
They use images on their website.
Meaning
Digital picture file
Collocations
image file
|JPEG image
|upload an image
Synonyms
graphic (Often used for non-photographic visuals like drawings and charts.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A picture stored on a computer or phone as a file.
A computer file that contains a visual representation such as a photograph, graphic, or scanned document.
Grammar
Dictionary form
image
IPA
GB/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/
US/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
im - age (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (im)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: image
- Plural: images
Word family
Forms
images
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unimaginative
adjective
unimaginable
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
imaging
noun
imaginable
adjective
Expressions
burned into one's memory/image/mind
1/bˈɚnd ˈɪntu wˈʌnz mˈɛmɚiɪmˈeɪd͡ʒmɪnd/
idiom
Permanently remembered vividly
To remember something very clearly for a long time because it was so strong or emotional.
Examples
- The scene was burned into his memory forever.
- That terrible image is burned into my mind.
image is everything
1/ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ ˈɪz ˈɛvɹiθˌɪŋ/
idiom
informal
Appearance matters most
How something looks or seems is the most important thing.
Examples
- In fashion, they say that image is everything.
- For some politicians, it seems that image is everything.
mirror image
1/mˈɪɹɚ ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Exact reversed copy of something
Something that looks exactly like something else but is reversed, like in a mirror.
Examples
- The twins are like mirror images of each other.
- The logo is a mirror image of the original design.
- The letter 'b' is the mirror image of 'd'.