impulse (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɪmpʌls/
Definition
A sudden, strong urge or desire to do something, often without much thought.
Examples
He acted on a sudden impulse and booked a flight to Paris.
The shopping spree was an impulse buy; she regretted it later.
She felt a strong impulse to confess her secret.
How to Use impulse
- impulse to do something (prepositional phrase)
- A sudden urge to perform a specific action. — "She had an impulse to call him, but decided against it."
- impulse buying (collocation)
- The act of buying something suddenly without planning. — "Impulse buying can lead to financial problems."
- on impulse (prepositional phrase)
- Acting suddenly based on a feeling, without careful thought. — "He bought the tickets on impulse."
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