CEFR B2

impulse

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: urge, whim, compulsion, inclination

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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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