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1. impression

noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] a vague idea in which some confidence is placed.

Etymology

  • impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • impressio (Latin)

Rhymes with Impression

  • transgression
  • indiscretion
  • decompression
  • retrocession
  • nonaggression
  • repossession
  • progression
  • expression
  • discretion
  • compression
  • suppression
  • succession
  • repression
  • regression
  • profession
  • procession
  • precession
  • intercession
  • digression
  • depression
  • confession
  • concession
  • secession
  • recession
  • possession
  • oppression
  • obsession
  • aggression
  • accession
  • question

How do you pronounce impression?

Pronounce impression as ˌɪmˈprɛʃən.

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Sentences with impression


1. Noun, singular or mass
Use a toothpick to mark the frosting to give the impression of brick work.

2. impression

noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] an outward appearance.

Etymology

  • impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • impressio (Latin)

3. impression

noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] a clear and telling mental image.

Etymology

  • impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • impressio (Latin)

4. impression

noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] (dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster.

Etymology

  • impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • impressio (Latin)

5. impression

noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving.

Etymology

  • impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • impressio (Latin)

6. impression

noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] an impressionistic portrayal of a person.

Etymology

  • impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • impressio (Latin)

7. impression

noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another.

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Etymology

  • impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • impressio (Latin)

8. impression

noun. ['ˌɪmˈprɛʃən'] all the copies of a work printed at one time.

Etymology

  • impression (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • impressio (Latin)