Impression: meaning, definitions and examples

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impression

[ ɪmˈprɛʃ(ə)n ]

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first

An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence.

Synonyms

belief, notion, perception

Examples of usage

He had the impression that he was talking to a very important person.
My first impression of the new city was that it was very lively and welcoming.

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second

A mark impressed on a surface.

Synonyms

imprint, mark, stamp

Examples of usage

She left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
The artist made an impression of his hand in the wet clay.

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third

The act of impressing or the state of being impressed.

Synonyms

effect, impact, influence

Examples of usage

The impression of the seal on the document was clear and precise.
The speaker left a strong impression on the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "impression" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impressão

🇮🇳 प्रभाव

🇩🇪 Eindruck

🇮🇩 kesan

🇺🇦 враження

🇵🇱 wrażenie

🇯🇵 印象 (いんしょう)

🇫🇷 impression

🇪🇸 impresión

🇹🇷 izlenim

🇰🇷 인상 (insang)

🇸🇦 انطباع

🇨🇿 dojem

🇸🇰 dojem

🇨🇳 印象 (yìnxiàng)

🇸🇮 vtis

🇮🇸 far

🇰🇿 әсер

🇬🇪 შთაბეჭდილება (štabeč'dileba)

🇦🇿 təəssürat

🇲🇽 impresión

Word origin

The word 'impression' originated from the Latin word 'impressio', which means a pressing into. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to ideas, feelings, marks, and influences. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century, with its usage expanding to cover a wide range of contexts.