photo
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /ˈfoʊtoʊ/
KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊ/
noun
Definition
A picture made using a camera, usually showing a person, place, or event.
Example
I took a photo of the sunset at the beach.
Conversation
Did you see the photo I posted on social media yesterday?
Yeah, it looked amazing! Where was it taken?
It was at the beach during our trip last summer.
That sounds fun! We should go back there sometime.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
picture
image
snapshot
Antonyms
blur
obscurity
fuzziness
transitive verb
Definition
To take a picture using a camera.
Example
She decided to photo the beautiful sunset at the beach.
Tense Forms
Past: photoed
Past Participle: photoed
Conversation
Did you see the photo I took at the park yesterday?
Yeah, it looked amazing! You really captured the moment.
Thanks! I love how the light was just perfect for that photo.
Root Explanation
Photo → It is derived from the Greek word "phōs" (φως) (meaning light). The word "photo" refers to anything related to light, particularly in the context of photography, which captures images using light.
Memory Tip
Think of 'light' in Greek ('phōs') to remember that 'photo' relates to capturing images with light.
Visually Confused Words
phoo
proto
potto
potoo
porto
ponto
phono