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Definition of impact. 1. as in collision. a forceful coming together of two things the glass shattered immediately upon impact with the floor. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. collision. shock. crash. jolt. thump. blow. slam. bump. encounter. concussion. impingement. pounding. slap.
noun. the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision: The impact of the colliding cars broke the windshield. an impinging: the impact of light on the eye. influence; effect: the impact of Einstein on modern physics. an impacting; forcible impinging: the tremendous impact of the shot.
Britannica Dictionary definition of IMPACT. 1. : the act or force of one thing hitting another. [count] No one could have survived such an impact. [noncount] The bomb exploded on/upon impact (with the ground). [=when it hit the ground] 2. [count] : a powerful or major influence or effect.
1. /ˈɪmpækt/ the striking of one body against another. 2. /ɪmˈpækt/ press or wedge together; pack together. IPA guide. Other forms: impacts; impacted; impacting. The noun impact can refer to a physical force (like a collision), an influence (a bad role model or a hero), or a strong effect (a foot of snow will have an impact on driving conditions).
Check pronunciation: impact. Definition of impact noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the force or action of one object hitting another: The impact of the collision threw her out of the van. The missile explodes on impact (= when it hits another object). impact. verb [ T ] uk / ɪmˈpækt / us ( also impact on/upon) to affect something or someone: Rising interest rates are sure to impact on the housing market.
impact. verb. OPAL W. /ɪmˈpækt/ Verb Forms. [intransitive, transitive] to have an effect on somebody/something synonym affect. impact on/upon somebody/something Her father's death impacted greatly on her childhood years. These restrictions will impact on all farmers in Ireland.
