IMPRESSIONS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Impression

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin impressio(n-), from impress- ‘pressed in’, from the verb imprimere (see imprint)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪmˈprɛʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, especially one formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence

Short Definition:

idea or feeling

Examples:
  • his first impressions of Manchester were very positive
  • I got the impression that he was sorely disappointed
Definition:

an imitation of a person or thing, done to entertain

Short Definition:

imitation done to entertain

Examples:
  • he did an impression of Shirley Bassey
Definition:

a mark impressed on a surface

Short Definition:

mark impressed on surface

Examples:
  • the impression of his body on the leaves
Definition:

the printing of a number of copies of a book, periodical, or picture for issue at one time.

Short Definition:

printing of number of copies of publication

Definition:

an instance of a pop-up or other online advertisement being seen on an internet user's monitor.

Short Definition:

instance of pop-up or online advertisement being seen

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