Impression

Quick meaning: Impression is a noun meaning The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.

Meaning

The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.

More Meanings

1. The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.
2. A vague recalling of an event, a belief.
3. An impersonation, an imitation of the mannerisms of another individual.
4. An outward appearance.
5. (Internet) A performance metric representing an instance where a post or ad is shown once.
6. (painting) The first coat of colour, such as the priming in house-painting etc.
7. (engraving) A print on paper from a wood block, metal plate, etc.

Example Sentences

His head made an impression on the pillow.

He tried to make a good impression on his parents.

I have the impression that he's already left for Paris.

Publishers are paid for each ad impression their site generates.

Word Forms

• impressions
• impressioning
• impressioned

Synonyms for impression

Depending on context, synonyms include take, notion, effect, feeling, belief, picture.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include imprint, picture, printing, effect, notion, stamp.

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