Impact

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmˈpækt/

Impact (noun)

  1. a powerful effect or influence something has on a situation or person
  2. the force or action of one object hitting another

Examples

  • The new policy had a significant impact on the economy.
  • Technology has a major impact on education.

Common collocations: significant impact, negative impact, positive impact, have an impact, impact force

Impact (verb)

  1. to have a strong effect on something or someone
  2. to hit something with great force

Examples

  • The decision will impact the company's future.
  • Climate change impacts all aspects of life.

Synonyms of Impact

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Impact

  • — when discussing the act of preventing contact
  • — when discussing lack of influence or effect