Englisch

impression

gb/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/ us/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
B1 Englisch
~ 1900
Bedeutungen
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effect or feeling created

The way someone or something makes you feel or think when you first see or meet them.

Verwendungsmuster: to make [an] impression on [someone]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'impression' with 'expression'. 'Impression' is about how something affects you, while 'expression' is about showing feelings or ideas.
Synonyme
impact (Slightly stronger and broader; can refer to physical or abstract effects.) | effect (More general and neutral; can apply to any result or outcome.)
Antonyme
indifference (Lack of reaction or feeling toward someone or something.)
Wortverbindungen
first impression |make an impression |lasting impression |overall impression
Themen
emotions |communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • Her confident smile left a strong impression on the interview panel.
  • I got the impression that he wasn’t very interested in the project.
  • The city made a wonderful first impression on me.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • She made a good impression on her teacher.
  • My first impression of the city was very positive.
  • He gave me the impression that he was tired.
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imitation of someone

When you copy how a person talks or acts, usually to be funny.

Verwendungsmuster: to do [an] impression of [someone]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'impression' with 'expression' here; 'expression' is not about copying someone else.
Synonyme
mimicry (A more formal term for imitation, not necessarily humorous.) | impersonation (Often used for performances; can also imply deception.)
Antonyme
authenticity (Being original rather than imitating others.)
Wortverbindungen
do an impression |spot-on impression |funny impression
Themen
entertainment |communication |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • He does a great impression of the president.
  • She entertained the crowd with her impressions of famous actors.
  • His British accent impression was surprisingly accurate.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • She did an impression of her teacher.
  • He can do a funny impression of my dad.
  • I like his impression of the singer.
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mark made by pressure

A mark made when something presses on a surface.

Synonyme
indentation (More technical; usually refers to a hollowed-in mark.) | mark (A very general term for any visible trace.)
Antonyme
erasure (Removal of a mark from a surface.)
Wortverbindungen
leave an impression |deep impression |faint impression
Themen
objects |daily life |daily_life |science |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • The coin left an impression in the soft clay.
  • There was an impression of her hand in the wet cement.
  • The chair leg made a small impression on the carpet.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • The cup left an impression on the table.
  • I saw an impression of a leaf in the mud.
  • The shoe made an impression in the snow.
Grammatik
Grundform
impression
IPA
GB/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
US/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
Silben & Betonung
im - pres - sion (3 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pres)
Wortformen
Noun
  • Base: impression
  • Plural: impression, impressions
Wortfamilie
Forms
impressions noun
Core family
impress verb B1 impressed adjective B1 impressive adjective B1
Related words
impressively adverb impressionable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unimpressed adjective unimpressive adjective
Advanced or less common
impressionism noun C1 impressionist noun B2
Ausdrücke

first impression

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/fˈɚst ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase

initial effect or feeling about someone/something

The first idea or feeling you have about someone or something.

Beispiele
  • My first impression of him was very positive.
  • First impressions are important in business.

under the impression

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/ˈʌndɚ ðə ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase

believing something is true (often wrongly)

To believe something is true, often when it is not.

Beispiele
  • I was under the impression that the meeting was tomorrow.
  • She was under the impression he would be there.

make an impression

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/mˈeɪk ən ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase

cause someone to notice/remember you

To do something that makes people notice and remember you.

Beispiele
  • She made an impression on her boss with her hard work.
  • He made a good impression at the interview.
  • He wants to make an impression during his job interview.
  • Her bright dress made an impression on everyone at the party.

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