impression
gb/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/ us/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1900
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
1
effect or feeling created
The way someone or something makes you feel or think when you first see or meet them.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to make [an] impression on [someone]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'impression' with 'expression'. 'Impression' is about how something affects you, while 'expression' is about showing feelings or ideas.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
impact (Slightly stronger and broader; can refer to physical or abstract effects.)
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effect (More general and neutral; can apply to any result or outcome.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
indifference (Lack of reaction or feeling toward someone or something.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
first impression
|make an impression
|lasting impression
|overall impression
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
action
2
imitation of someone
When you copy how a person talks or acts, usually to be funny.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to do [an] impression of [someone]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'impression' with 'expression' here; 'expression' is not about copying someone else.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
mimicry (A more formal term for imitation, not necessarily humorous.)
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impersonation (Often used for performances; can also imply deception.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
authenticity (Being original rather than imitating others.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
do an impression
|spot-on impression
|funny impression
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She did an impression of her teacher.
- He can do a funny impression of my dad.
- I like his impression of the singer.
ਨਾਂਵ
B2
entity
3
mark made by pressure
A mark made when something presses on a surface.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
indentation (More technical; usually refers to a hollowed-in mark.)
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mark (A very general term for any visible trace.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
erasure (Removal of a mark from a surface.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
leave an impression
|deep impression
|faint impression
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
objects
|daily life
|daily_life
|science
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
impression
IPA
GB/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
US/ɪmpɹˈɛʃən/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
im - pres - sion (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pres)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: impression
- Plural: impression, impressions
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.