# impression vs impressive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### impression
*noun · IPA /ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/ · frequency rank #3,950*
The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another.

### impressive
*adjective · IPA /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ · frequency rank #3,173*
Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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