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Word: Sense Impression

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A "sense impression" refers to a basic awareness or feeling that comes from our senses. It is the immediate reaction we have to something we see, hear, touch, taste, or smell. For example, when you touch something hot, the feeling of heat is a sense impression.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "sense impression" when talking about the direct experiences you have through your senses.
• It is often used in discussions about perception, psychology, or art to describe how we interpret sensory information.

Example Sentence:

• When she walked into the bakery, the warm, sweet smell of freshly baked bread gave her a strong sense impression of comfort and happiness.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced discussions, "sense impression" can relate to theoretical ideas in psychology or philosophy, where it might be contrasted with more complex thoughts or feelings that arise from those basic sensory experiences.

Word Variants:

• Sense (noun): The ability to perceive stimuli (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell).
• Impression (noun): A mark, effect, or feeling produced by something.

Different Meaning:

While "sense impression" specifically refers to sensory experiences, the individual words "sense" and "impression" can have broader meanings: - Sense: Can refer to understanding or awareness (e.g., having a sense of humor). - Impression: Can also mean an effect or influence on someone (e.g., the impression you make on a job interview).

Synonyms:

• Sensation
• Perception
• Feeling
• Awareness

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Make an impression": To create a strong effect or feeling in someone.

  • Example: "He made a great impression at the meeting with his insightful ideas."

• "Sense of touch": Refers specifically to the ability to feel through skin contact.

  • Example: "The sense of touch is important for a baby to explore its environment."

Summary:

A "sense impression" is the immediate feeling or awareness you get from using one of your senses.

Academic

Noun

1. an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
   • a sensation of touch

Synonyms

• sensation
• esthesis
• aesthesis
• sense experience
• sense datum