Word Usage – Difference Between ‘Image’ and ‘Picture’

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I mean, What kinds of meaning does "image" express, but not "picture"?

Furthermore, what kinds of meaning can "picture" express but not "image"?

Best Answer

Image but not picture:

  1. Reflection in the mirror.
  2. Impression in others' eyes. You need to improve your image.

Picture but not Image:

  1. Drawing. I am drawing a picture.
  2. Photograph. You are looking very pretty in this picture.
  3. Movie. Please don't disturb, I am watching a picture.
  4. Situation. A war is on. The picture is very gloomy on the border.
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