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Definition impact in British English

impact noun

noun
/ˈɪmpækt/

▪ adverse, devastating, dramatic, major, negative, profound, serious, significant

▪ absorb, cushion, lessen, minimize, soften

1

an effect, or an influence

Example

Her paper discusses the likely impact of global warming on climate change.

Example

Tougher environmental laws could have negative impacts on economic growth.

Example

Internet shopping has begun to have a serious impact on traditional bookshops.

Example

She's an excellent athlete who is already making a real impact in world competition.

Synonyms and related words
result outcome influence
2

an occasion when one object hits another

Example

the point of impact

Example

The missile exploded on impact.

Synonyms and related words
hit crash collide
2.1

the force with which one objects hits another

Example

I was thrown to the ground by the impact.

Synonyms and related words
absorbance air resistance amplitude
Definition impact in British English