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impression

 

[ ษชmหˆprษ›สƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impressรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคญเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eindruck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั€ะฐะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wraลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ่ฑก (ใ„ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท impression

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impresiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท izlenim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์ƒ (insang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุทุจุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dojem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dojem

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ่ฑก (yรฌnxiร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vtis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ far

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ—แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒญแƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (ลกtabeฤ'dileba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™ษ™ssรผrat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ impresiรณn

Etymology

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.

See also: impressed, impressionable, impressions, impressive, impressively, impressiveness, unimpressed, unimpressive.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,446, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.