impression vs seal

seal vs impression

impression and seal both are nouns.

impression is not a verb while seal is a verb.

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

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

impression: a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
seal: a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)

Other hyponyms of impression include embossment, imprint.

impression (noun)	seal (noun)
an impressionistic portrayal of a person	any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another	a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
(dentistry) an imprint of the teeth and gums in wax or plaster	fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
an outward appearance	fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed	a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
a clear and telling mental image	an indication of approved or superior status
a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving	a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
all the copies of a work printed at one time	the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
a concavity in a surface produced by pressing

impression (verb)	seal (verb)
	decide irrevocably
	hunt seals
	close with or as if with a seal
	affix a seal to
	make tight; secure against leakage
	cover with varnish

Difference between impression and seal

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