press vs impression

impression vs press

press and impression both are nouns.

press is a verb but impression is not a verb.

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

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

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

Other hyponyms of press include compressing, compression.

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

press (verb)	impression (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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