impression
gb/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/ us/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
B1
English
~ 1900
benyomás, utánzás, paródia, lenyomat, nyom
NOUN
B1
1
benyomás
B1
Usage pattern:
to make [an] impression on [someone]
Her confident smile left a strong impression on the interview panel.
Magabiztos mosolya erős benyomást tett az interjúbizottságra.
I got the impression that he wasn’t very interested in the project.
Az a benyomásom támadt, hogy nem nagyon érdekli a projekt.
The city made a wonderful first impression on me.
Learner examples
She made a good impression on her teacher.
Jó benyomást tett a tanárára.
My first impression of the city was very positive.
Az első benyomásom a városról nagyon pozitív volt.
He gave me the impression that he was tired.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'impression' with 'expression'. 'Impression' is about how something affects you, while 'expression' is about showing feelings or ideas.
Meaning
effect or feeling created
Collocations
first impression
|make an impression
|lasting impression
|overall impression
Synonyms
impact (Slightly stronger and broader; can refer to physical or abstract effects.)
|
effect (More general and neutral; can apply to any result or outcome.)
Antonyms
indifference (Lack of reaction or feeling toward someone or something.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The way someone or something makes you feel or think when you first see or meet them.
An effect, feeling, or image that is produced in someone's mind by a person, event, or thing.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to do [an] impression of [someone]
He does a great impression of the president.
Remekül utánozza az elnököt.
She entertained the crowd with her impressions of famous actors.
Híres színészek utánzásával szórakoztatta a közönséget.
His British accent impression was surprisingly accurate.
Learner examples
She did an impression of her teacher.
A tanárát utánozta.
He can do a funny impression of my dad.
Viccesen tudja utánozni az apukámat.
I like his impression of the singer.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'impression' with 'expression' here; 'expression' is not about copying someone else.
Meaning
imitation of someone
Collocations
do an impression
|spot-on impression
|funny impression
Synonyms
mimicry (A more formal term for imitation, not necessarily humorous.)
|
impersonation (Often used for performances; can also imply deception.)
Antonyms
authenticity (Being original rather than imitating others.)
Themes
entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you copy how a person talks or acts, usually to be funny.
An act of copying the way someone speaks or behaves, often to entertain.
NOUN
B2
3
The coin left an impression in the soft clay.
Az érme lenyomatot hagyott a puha agyagban.
There was an impression of her hand in the wet cement.
A nedves betonban ott volt a kezének a lenyomata.
The chair leg made a small impression on the carpet.
Learner examples
The cup left an impression on the table.
A csésze nyomot hagyott az asztalon.
I saw an impression of a leaf in the mud.
Egy levél lenyomatát láttam a sárban.
The shoe made an impression in the snow.
Meaning
mark made by pressure
Collocations
leave an impression
|deep impression
|faint impression
Synonyms
indentation (More technical; usually refers to a hollowed-in mark.)
|
mark (A very general term for any visible trace.)
Antonyms
erasure (Removal of a mark from a surface.)
Themes
objects
|daily life
|daily_life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A mark made when something presses on a surface.
A mark, shape, or indentation left on a surface after being pressed by something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
impression
IPA
GB/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
US/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
Syllables & stress
im - pres - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pres)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: impression
- Plural: impression, impressions
Word family
Forms
impressions
noun
Core family
Related words
impressively
adverb
impressionable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unimpressed
adjective
unimpressive
adjective
Advanced or less common
impressionism
noun C1
impressionist
noun B2
Expressions
first impression
1/fˈɚst ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
initial effect or feeling about someone/something
The first idea or feeling you have about someone or something.
Examples
- My first impression of him was very positive.
- First impressions are important in business.
under the impression
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
believing something is true (often wrongly)
To believe something is true, often when it is not.
Examples
- I was under the impression that the meeting was tomorrow.
- She was under the impression he would be there.
make an impression
1/mˈeɪk ən ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
cause someone to notice/remember you
To do something that makes people notice and remember you.
Examples
- 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.