Meaning & use

impulse

noun·Everyday

A sudden, strong urge to act, often without careful thought about the consequences.

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On impulse, she bought the bright red jacket in the shop window.

He felt a sudden impulse to call his old friend after years apart.

A note on using this word

The phrase 'on impulse' describes an action taken suddenly, without planning.

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