easy
The storm had a big impact on the town.
What does Impact mean?
A strong effect on something.
Dictionary definition
A strong effect that one thing has on another.
Example sentences
Impact in a sentence
medium
One kind action can have a positive impact.
hard
The report explained the impact of recycling on the environment.
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Practice 1
What does impact mean?
Impact means a strong effect on something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to impact?
effect is close in meaning to impact in many contexts.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses impact correctly?
The correct sentence uses impact with its meaning.
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Impact
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im · pakt · strongest beat: im
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WordImpact.
Partnoun.
MeaningImpact means A strong effect on something.
ExampleExample: The storm had a big impact on the town.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- im · pakt
- Strongest beat
- im
- Ending
- pakt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on im.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
no effectA helpful contrast in many contexts.
stillnessAnother useful opposite or contrast.
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Word family
Impact word family
Base word
impact
noun
impact
A strong effect one thing has on another.
adjective
impactful
Having a strong effect.
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Hint for students
A strong effect on something.
Common mix-up
Impact is not the same as no effect. Impact means a strong effect on something.
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Read this model sentence: One kind action can have a positive impact. Clue words: one, kind, action. Underline clue words that show why impact fits instead of no effect. Now write one new sentence that shows impact without using the word impact. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show impact?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "One kind action can have a positive impact." Why does impact fit better than no effect?
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