pressing vs impression

impression vs pressing

pressing and impression both are nouns.

pressing is an adjective but impression is not an adjective.

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

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

pressing: 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 pressing include compressing, compression.

pressing (noun)	impression (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure	an impressionistic portrayal of a person
a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press	the act of pressing one thing on or into the surface of another
	(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

pressing (adjective)	impression (adjective)
compelling immediate action

Difference between pressing and impression

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