'what is the usage of HTML5 figure with img

Is there any specific advantage/usage of using HTML5 <figure> over <img>?

I think <figure> is useless without <figurecaption>, isn't it?

It will be helpful if explain with an example.

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Solution 1:[1]

The tag provides a container for content that is equivalent to a figure or diagram in a book. It can be used to group a caption with one or more images, a block of code or other content.

In other words, enables us to work more freely, realistically with images, diagrams by enabling to group them & caption one or images with a single caption.

Source: http://www.html-5.com/tags/figure-tag/index.html

Solution 2:[2]

HTML5 figure is used whenever you use img, video tag with caption (figcaption) on it

If you have a number of related images (or other content) with caption text, you can use nested figure elements to associate both a group caption and an individual caption to each instance using the figcaption element.

<figure role="group">
 <img src="castle-etching.jpg" alt="The castle has one tower, and a tall wall around it.">
 <figcaption>Charcoal on wood. Anonymous, circa 1423.</figcaption>
</figure>

Here are some examples

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Solution Source
Solution 1 Viral Jain
Solution 2 Dipak

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