impression vs dimple

dimple vs impression

impression and dimple both are nouns.

impression is not a verb while dimple is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
impression	Yes	No	No	No
dimple	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, dimple is a hyponym of impression; that is, dimple is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impression:

impression: a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
dimple: a small natural hollow in the cheek or chin

Other hyponyms of impression include channel, groove, dip, dent, incision, prick, scratch, slit, droop, sag, crease, crinkle, furrow, line, seam, wrinkle, chap, crack, cranny, crevice, fissure.

impression (noun)	dimple (noun)
an impressionistic portrayal of a person	a small natural hollow in the cheek or chin
the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another	any slight depression in a surface
(dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster	a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
an outward appearance
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
a clear and telling mental image
a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
all the copies of a work printed at one time
a concavity in a surface produced by pressing

impression (verb)	dimple (verb)
	produce dimples while smiling
	mark with, or as if with, dimples

Difference between impression and dimple

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