seal vs impression

impression vs seal

seal and impression both are nouns.

seal is a verb but impression is not a verb.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of seal include stamp.

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

seal (verb)	impression (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 seal and impression

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