Impressions: meaning, definitions and examples

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impressions

[ ɪmˈprɛʃənz ]

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first

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

Synonyms

belief, judgment, notion, perception

Examples of usage

He had the impression that she was tired.
My first impression of the new restaurant was very positive.
She gave me the impression that she didn't want to be there.

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second

A mark impressed on a surface.

Synonyms

imprint, mark, stamp

Examples of usage

The coin bore the impression of a man's head.
He left an impression of his hand in the wet clay.

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third

An imitation or representation of someone or something.

Synonyms

imitation, mimicry, mockery

Examples of usage

He did a brilliant impression of the president.
She can do a great impression of a cat.

Translations

Translations of the word "impressions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impressões

🇮🇳 प्रभाव

🇩🇪 Eindrücke

🇮🇩 kesan

🇺🇦 враження

🇵🇱 wrażenia

🇯🇵 印象

🇫🇷 impressions

🇪🇸 impresiones

🇹🇷 izlenimler

🇰🇷 인상

🇸🇦 انطباعات

🇨🇿 dojmy

🇸🇰 dojmy

🇨🇳 印象

🇸🇮 vtisi

🇮🇸 áhrif

🇰🇿 әсерлер

🇬🇪 შთაბეჭდილებები

🇦🇿 təəssüratlar

🇲🇽 impresiones

Word origin

The word 'impression' originated in the late Middle English period from the Latin word 'impressio', which means 'a pressing into'. Originally, it referred to the action of pressing one thing into or on another. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the concept of forming an opinion or belief. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, reflecting its versatility in describing both physical and abstract concepts.