impacts (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmpækt/

Definition

A strong effect or influence.

Examples

• The impact of the storm caused widespread power outages.

• Her speech had a profound impact on the audience.

• We are studying the long-term impacts of climate change.

How to Use impacts

impact on (prepositional phrase)

To have an effect on something. — "The drug's impact on the disease was remarkable."

impact with (prepositional phrase)

A collision between two things. — "The impact with the wall was severe."

Synonyms of impacts

Words with a similar meaning to impacts:

• effect
• influence
• consequence
• repercussion

Antonyms of impacts

Words with the opposite meaning to impacts:

• cause
• origin

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