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impression

/ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/noun3 syllables

Impression means: a vague idea in which some confidence is placed.

Synonyms for impression12

noun, as in a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

feeling, belief, notion, opinion

noun, as in a clear and telling mental image

mental picture, picture

noun, as in a concavity in a surface produced by pressing

depression, imprint

noun, as in an outward appearance

effect

noun, as in a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving

stamp

noun, as in all the copies of a work printed at one time

printing

also used for impression

take

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What does impression mean?9

noun

1

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed“his impression of her was favorable”

2

a clear and telling mental image“he described his mental picture of his assailant”

3

a concavity in a surface produced by pressing“he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud”

4

an outward appearance“he made a good impression”

5

a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving“he put his stamp on the envelope”

6

all the copies of a work printed at one time“they ran off an initial printing of 2000 copies”

7

(dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster“the dentist took an impression for use in preparing an inlay”

8

an impressionistic portrayal of a person“he did a funny impression of a politician”

9

the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another“he watched the impression of the seal on the hot wax”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with impression?21

two syllables

session
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Impression in a sentence

  • When politicians give the impression that they don't control the situation, markets get nervous.belgavox
  • I've got the impression, that you understand each other very well.thomsmells
  • If you don't bring a gift, you'll make a bad impression.sundown
  • No joy is temporary, because the impression it leaves is permanent.carlosalberto
  • Although they made an impression, his words were ultimately to no avail.sundown
  • Although his words made an impression, they were ultimately to no avail.sundown
  • They don't look anything alike, that's your impression.felidad
  • The event left a lasting impression on me, creating memories that will never fade.Nuel

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Forms of impression

as a noun

plural
impressions