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strike a chord vs impress

impress vs strike a chord

strike a chord is not a noun while impress is a noun.

strike a chord and impress both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strike a chord No No Yes No
impress Yes No Yes No
As verbs, impress is a hypernym of strike a chord; that is, impress is a word with a broader meaning than strike a chord:
  • strike a chord: refer to or be relevant or familiar to
  • impress: have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Other hypernyms of strike a chord include affect, move, strike.
strike a chord (noun) impress (noun)
the act of coercing someone into government service
strike a chord (verb) impress (verb)
create an emotional response dye (fabric) before it is spun
refer to or be relevant or familiar to produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
evoke a reaction, response, or emotion mark or stamp with or as if with pressure
take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship
reproduce by printing
impress positively
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Difference between strike a chord and impress

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