Simple meaning
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
easy
Our class discussed impact during science time.
medium
The article used impact to explain how people affect nature.
hard
Writers can use impact to describe environmental ideas clearly and responsibly.
Synonyms
Words like Impact
Antonyms
Opposite words
no effectA helpful contrast in many contexts.
stillnessAnother useful opposite or contrast.
Word family
Impact word family
Base word
impact
noun
impacts
Different effects.
adjective
impactful
Having a strong effect.
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Practice 1
What does impact mean?
IMPACT means a strong effect on something.
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