Meaning & use
impression
An idea, feeling, or opinion formed about someone or something, often quickly.
See it in a sentence
Her confident handshake left a strong first impression on the interviewer.
The tires left a deep impression in the soft, wet mud.
A note on using this word
The phrase 'under the impression' introduces a belief that may turn out to be mistaken, as in 'I was under the impression the meeting was canceled.'
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An imitation of a person's voice or mannerisms, done for entertainment.
He does a hilarious impression of the school principal.
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