What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
edition
Example
I have the first edition of this classic novel. [edition: noun]
Example
The new edition of the textbook includes additional chapters. [edition: noun]
Example
This is a limited edition print of the artist's work. [edition: adjective]
impression
Example
The movie left a lasting impression on me. [impression: noun]
Example
The heavy object left an impression on the soft ground. [impression: noun]
Example
This is an impression of the artist's original painting. [impression: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Edition is more commonly used than impression in everyday language, especially in the context of publishing and printing.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between edition and impression?
Edition is more formal than impression, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
