impression
Meaning
An impression is the effect or feeling that something leaves on you after you see or experience it.
💡 People often confuse "impression" with "expression," but they mean different things.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Yesterday
I
visited
a
small
local
museum
with
a
friend
.
My
first
impression
was
that
the
rooms
were
bright
and
quiet
,
and
the
labels
were
easy
to
read
.
A
friendly
guide
showed
us
an
old
map
and
explained
why
the
map
was
important
,
so
I
learned
something
new
.
After
the
visit
I
felt
calm
and
I
will
go
back
to
see
the
other
exhibits
next
month
.
Common Phrases
first impression
lasting impression
make an impression
Synonyms
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