impression vs press

press vs impression

impression and press both are nouns.

impression is not a verb while press is a verb.

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

As nouns, press is a hypernym of impression; that is, press is a word with a broader meaning than impression:

impression: the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another
press: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

Other hypernyms of impression include pressing, pressure.

impression (noun)	press (noun)
an impressionistic portrayal of a person	the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another	a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
(dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster	any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
an outward appearance	a machine used for printing
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed	a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
a clear and telling mental image	clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving	the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
all the copies of a work printed at one time	a dense crowd of people
a concavity in a surface produced by pressing	the state of demanding notice or attention

impression (verb)	press (verb)
	force or impel in an indicated direction
	ask for or request earnestly
	lift weights
	exert pressure or force to or upon
	place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
	squeeze or press together
	press and smooth with a heated iron
	make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
	press from a plastic
	create by pressing
	crowd closely
	exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
	be urgent
	to be oppressive or burdensome

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