impression
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
impressions
plural
impressions
Britannica Dictionary definition of IMPRESSION
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the effect or influence that something or someone has on a person's thoughts or feelings
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Her words made a strong impression (on us).
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The candidate made a favorable/positive/good/bad impression.
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What was your impression of the candidate? [=what did you think of the candidate?]
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My first impression of him was that he was a kind and thoughtful young man.
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First impressions are important but can be misleading.
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In her journal, she recorded her impressions of the city.
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Her kindness left a lasting impression on her students.
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I was trying to make an impression. = I was trying to make a good impression.
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He's trying to avoid (giving) the impression that he's insensitive.
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a fleeting impression
2
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an idea or belief that is usually not clear or certain
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It was my impression [=I thought] that admission was free.
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I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong impression. [=I'm sorry if I misled you]
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I got/had the distinct impression that they didn't mean to stay long.
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They gave (us) the impression that they didn't mean to stay long.
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an erroneous/false/mistaken impression
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I was under the impression [=I thought] that admission was free.
3
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an appearance or suggestion of something
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The garden is designed in tiers to give/create the impression of steps. [=the garden is designed so that it looks like steps]
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His lifestyle conveyed the impression of great wealth. [=his lifestyle led people to believe that he was very wealthy]
4
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something (such as a design or a footprint) made by pressing or stamping a surface
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The child used her hand to make an impression in the mud.
5
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an imitation of a famous person that is done for entertainment
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He does a funny impression [=impersonation] of Elvis Presley.
