impression
Translation
impression, feeling, imitation
Examples
He made a good impression on his first day.
He made a good impression on his first day.
What was your first impression of the city?
What was your first impression of the city?
He does a great impression of the prime minister.
He does a great impression of the prime minister.
Grammar Patterns
to make an impression ((on sb.)) to cause (sb.) to notice and admire you He made a good impression on his first day.
an impression ((of sth.)) a feeling or idea about (sth.) What was your first impression of the city?
an impression ((of sb.)) an imitation of (sb.) He does a great impression of the prime minister.
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Etymology
From Latin `impressionem` (a pressing into, a mark). From the verb `imprimere`.
Memory Tips
An idea or feeling "pressed" onto you. Also, when you "press" yourself into the shape of another person (imitation).