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impression vs intuition

intuition vs impression

impression and intuition both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impression Yes No No No
intuition Yes No No No
As nouns, intuition is a hyponym of impression; that is, intuition is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impression:
  • impression: a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
  • intuition: an impression that something might be the case
Other hyponyms of impression include presence, effect, first blush, hunch, suspicion.
impression (noun) intuition (noun)
an impressionistic portrayal of a person instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another an impression that something might be the case
(dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster
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
Difference between impression and intuition

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