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IMPRESSION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Impression.

How to pronounce impression:

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Impression - as a noun

A vague idea in which some confidence is placed

Example: "His impression of her was favorable"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belieffeelingnotionopinion
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ideathought
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An outward appearance

Example: "He made a good impression"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
effect
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearancevisual aspect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A clear and telling mental image

Example: "He described his mental picture of his assailant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mental picturepicture

A concavity in a surface produced by pressing

Example: "He left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depressionimprint
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concave shapeconcavityincurvationincurvature
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A symbol that is the result of printing or engraving

Example: "He put his stamp on the envelope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stamp
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
symbol
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

All the copies of a work printed at one time

Example: "They ran off an initial printing of 2000 copies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
printing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
publication
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster

Example: "The dentist took an impression for use in preparing an inlay"

An impressionistic portrayal of a person

Example: "He did a funny impression of a politician"

The act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another

Example: "He watched the impression of the seal on the hot wax"

Impression - as a verb

To manipulate a blank key within a lock so as to mark it with impressions of the shape of the lock, which facilitates creation of a duplicate key.

Example Sentences

"Her first impression of him was that he was kind and trustworthy."
"The painting left a lasting impression on me."
"I want to make a good impression during the job interview."
"The actor's performance made a strong impression on the audience."
"His words made a deep impression in my mind."
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Word Game Points

Is IMPRESSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, impression is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IMPRESSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is IMPRESSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, impression is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMPRESSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is IMPRESSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, impression is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMPRESSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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