Words / B1

im-PRESHUN/ɪmˈpreʃn/

An impression is the opinion or feeling you have about someone or something: a good first impression; under the impression that; make an impression on. Opinion is more thought-out; feeling is more emotional. Impress is the verb. First impressions and a lasting impression are set phrases. Do not write “do an impression” unless you mean copy someone’s voice (a different meaning). Be under the impression that = believe, perhaps wrongly.

Meaning

The opinion or feeling you have about someone or something.

Examples

• “She made a good impression at the interview.”
• “First impressions matter when you meet a new class.”
• “I was under the impression that the shop opened at nine.”

Good to know

make an impression on. a first / lasting impression. under the impression that. Verb: impress. Copy a voice: do an impression.

Near in meaning

feeling

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