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- [verb im-pres; noun im-pres]
- /verb ɪmˈprɛs; noun ˈɪm prɛs/
- /ɪmˈpres/
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- [verb im-pres; noun im-pres]
- /verb ɪmˈprɛs; noun ˈɪm prɛs/
Definitions of impressing word
- verb with object impressing to press or force into public service, as sailors. 1
- verb with object impressing to seize or take for public use. 1
- verb with object impressing to take or persuade into service by forceful arguments: The neighbors were impressed into helping the family move. 1
- verb without object impressing to create a favorable impression; draw attention to oneself: a child's behavior intended to impress. 1
- abbreviation IMPRESSING impressment. 1
- noun impressing Present participle of impress. 1
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Origin of impressing
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin impressus past participle of imprimere to press into or upon, impress, equivalent to im- im-1 + pressus past participle of premere (combining form -primere) to press1; see print
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Parts of speech for Impressing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impressing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
impressing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impressing
noun impressing
- marking — a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.
- initialing — of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process.
- ticketing — a slip, usually of paper or cardboard, serving as evidence that the holder has paid a fare or admission or is entitled to some service, right, or the like: a railroad ticket; a theater ticket.
- lettering — a written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization and usually transmitted by mail.
Antonyms for impressing
verb with object impressing
- pressing — urgent; demanding immediate attention: a pressing need.
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