Impression
Impression noun - Something imagined or pictured in the mind.
Usage example: had a vague impression that the guide would be female
Illusion and impression are semantically related In some cases you can use "Illusion" instead a noun "Impression".
Illusion
Illusion noun - A conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality.
Impression and illusion are semantically related in appearance topic. Sometimes you can use "Impression" instead a noun "Illusion", if it concerns topics such as false impression.
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