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The friendly greeting made a good impression.
What does Impression mean?
An impression is the feeling or idea something gives you.
Dictionary definition
An idea, feeling, or effect that something leaves in your mind.
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Impression in a sentence
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The first paragraph gave me the impression that the story would be funny.
hard
A speaker's tone can shape the audience's impression before the facts are fully explained.
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What is an impression?
An impression is the effect or idea left in your mind.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses impression correctly?
A design, action, or message can give an impression.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to impression?
An impression can be the effect something has on a person.
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Impression
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im · presh · un · strongest beat: presh
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WordImpression.
Partnoun.
MeaningImpression means An impression is the feeling or idea something gives you.
ExampleExample: The friendly greeting made a good impression.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- im · presh · un
- Strongest beat
- presh
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on presh.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
certaintyUse when something is known for sure, not just sensed.
factUse for something proven or true.
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Word family
Impression word family
Base word
impression
noun
impressions
More than one idea, feeling, or effect.
verb
impress
To make someone admire or notice.
adjective
impressive
Making a strong positive impression.
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Hint for students
An impression is the feeling or idea something gives you.
Common mix-up
Impression is not the same as certainty. Impression means an impression is the feeling or idea something gives you.
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Read this model sentence: The first paragraph gave me the impression that the story would be funny. Clue words: first, paragraph, that. Underline clue words that show why impression fits instead of certainty. Now write one new sentence that shows impression without using the word impression. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show impression?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The first paragraph gave me the impression that the story would be funny." Why does impression fit better than certainty?
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