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1. a. : an impinging or striking especially of one body against another. b. : a forceful contact or onset. also : the impetus communicated in or as if in such a contact. 2. : the force of impression of one thing on another : a significant or major effect. the impact of science on our society.
IMPACT meaning: 1. the force or action of one object hitting another: 2. a powerful effect that something…. Learn more.
the force or action of one object hitting another: The impact of the crash reduced the car to a third of its original length. on impact The bullet explodes on impact (= when it hits another object). B2. a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person:
Synonyms for IMPACT: collision, shock, crash, jolt, thump, blow, slam, bump; Antonyms of IMPACT: weakness, helplessness, impotence, powerlessness, impotency, bore, weary, pall
- How is the word 'impact' different from other nouns like it?Some common synonyms of impact are collision, concussion, and shock. While all these words mean "a forceful, even violent contact between two or mo...
- When is it sensible to use 'collision' instead of 'impact'?The meanings of collision and impact largely overlap; however, collision implies the coming together of two or more things with such force that bot...
- In what contexts can 'concussion' take the place of 'impact'?In some situations, the words concussion and impact are roughly equivalent. However, concussion when not in technical use, often suggests the shatt...
- When could 'shock' be used to replace 'impact'?The synonyms shock and impact are sometimes interchangeable, but shock often denotes the effect produced by a collision and carries the suggestion...
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.
Definition of impact noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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). Impact is used most often as a noun. A good teacher might have an impact (influence) on a struggling student.
