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in picture vs on picture

Both 'in picture' and 'on picture' can be correct depending on the context. 'In picture' is used when referring to something that is physically inside the picture, while 'on picture' is used when talking about something that is depicted or shown on the surface of the picture.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 1184 views

in picture

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that is physically inside the picture.

Use 'in picture' when you want to describe something that is physically located inside the picture itself.

Examples:

  • There is a cat in the picture.
  • The tree in the picture looks beautiful.
  • Can you see the hidden message in the picture?
  • She is standing in the picture.
  • There are many details in the picture.
  • 'cause in picture number three, They were licking each other's gelato.
  • It's not just what you see in picture.
  • - You in picture with Paul?
  • Yes, unfortunately I do, and that information is on your tablets in picture form.
  • You can get older, and she can stay the same age in picture form.
  • Father's not in picture, but we got a call in to the mother.
  • This is shown in Picture 3 at the beginning of these instructions.
  • Don't you have plenty of other things to worry about instead of meddling in Picture Day?
  • How do you know she wasn't his cousin? 'cause in picture number three,

Alternatives:

  • in the picture
  • within the picture
  • inside the picture
  • included in the picture
  • part of the picture

on picture

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that is depicted or shown on the surface of the picture.

Use 'on picture' when you want to describe something that is depicted or shown on the surface of the picture, rather than physically inside it.

Examples:

  • There is a watermark on the picture.
  • The artist's signature is on the picture.
  • There are fingerprints on the picture.
  • There is a stain on the picture.
  • The text on the picture is hard to read.
  • Mount everything to a pole... Fix cables and splitter with weather and UV resistant tie wraps (click on picture for larger view (150KB)).
  • Click on picture for larger view (100KB) Click on picture for larger view (80KB)
  • And thank you for humoring your mom on picture day and wearing new clothes.
  • But I tore up the on picture of Cobb.
  • Every one of you that I can see, you could have worn that when you were a toddler on picture day.
  • My parents would fight so much on Picture Day that it always turned into the worst day of the year.
  • In this section, we'll liven our presentation up a bit by adding a nice logo to the title page. To do so, the first step is to click on the Insert menu item, and then on Picture...
  • [Gasps] You think you can just show up on Picture Day and put in no effort until the last minute?

Alternatives:

  • on the picture
  • depicted on the picture
  • shown on the picture
  • visible on the picture
  • displayed on the picture

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