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impression

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/ɪmˈprɛʃən/ · im-pres-sion

A mark, indentation, or image produced by pressure; a significant effect or influence on someone or something.

Meanings

nounformal

A mark, indentation, or image produced by pressure; a significant effect or influence on someone or something.

ایک نشان، چھاپ، یا تصویر جو دباؤ کے ذریعے پیدا ہوتی ہے؛ کسی شخص یا چیز پر اہم اثر یا تاثیر.

اثر

asar

Formal: مہر

Synonyms

effectimpactinfluenceاثرتأثیرملکیت

Antonyms

indifferenceneglectdisregardعدم دلچسپینظراندازبے توجہی

Common Collocations

  • first impression
  • lasting impression
  • make an impression

Example Sentences

Her first impression of the city was overwhelmingly positive.

اس کا شہر کا پہلا اثر انتہائی مثبت تھا.

Us ka sheher ka pehla asar intehai positivo tha.

The artist left a lasting impression with his latest work.

فنکار نے اپنے تازہ کام کے ساتھ ایک مستقل اثر چھوڑا.

Fankar ne apne taza kaam ke sath aik mustaqil asar chhoda.

He made a big impression during the job interview.

اس نے روزگار کے انٹرویو کے دوران بڑا اثر چھوڑا.

Us ne rozgaar ke interview ke doran bada asar chhoda.

Easily Confused With

compression:Compression refers specifically to the act of pressing something together, while impression implies a mark or effect left by such pressure.
expression:Expression relates to conveying thoughts or feelings, whereas impression refers to the result of an influence or effect.

Word Family

impress
verbاثر ڈالنا
impressive
adjectiveتاثر کن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an impression as a stamp that leaves a mark on someone’s mind.

Visualize a footprint in the sand as a lasting impression left behind.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ رکھو اپنی تدبیریں اس کے دل میں، / دل کی باتوں نے ہی سب کو متاثر کیا ہے۔

Na rakho apni tadbeerein is ke dil mein, / Dil ki baaton ne hi sab ko mutasir kiya hai.

Do not put your strategies in his heart, / The matters of the heart have influenced everyone.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اثر چھوڑتا ہے جو دل پر.

Asar chhodta hai jo dil par.

What leaves an impression, touches the heart.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "impressio" — a pressing into

First known use: 14th century

The word 'impression' traces back to Latin 'impressio', which means 'to press into' or 'to imprint'. Over time, it evolved in Middle English to its current form, signifying both a mark left and an effect produced on someone or something.