American Dictionary
Definition impact in American English
impact
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈɪmˌpækt/
▪ adverse, devastating, dramatic, major, negative, profound, serious, significant
▪ absorb, cushion, lessen, minimize, soften
Example
Internet shopping has begun to have a serious impact on the traditional bookstores.
Example
the point of impact
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