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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
Im
paekt
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| definition 1: |
a forceful coming together of two objects or bodies.
The impact of the crash was strong enough to shake the building.
- synonyms:
- collision
- similar words:
- bump, clash, contact, crash, hit, percussion, shock, thump
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| definition 2: |
effect or influence.
His stirring speech had a great impact on the audience.My professor's impact on my thinking was deep and lasting.- synonyms:
- effect, influence
- similar words:
- action, bearing, consequence, impress, impression, repercussion, result
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| related words: |
brunt, buffet, butt, influence |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
Im
paekt
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ihm
paekt
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| inflections: |
impacts, impacting, impacted |
| definition 1: |
to force or press closely into something.
Here is where the meteorite impacted the Earth.- synonyms:
- cram, jam, pack, press, push, squeeze, stuff
- similar words:
- compact, compress, condense, congest, crowd, throng
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| definition 2: |
to affect directly; to have a direct impact on.
The scientists are studying how the dam has impacted the ecosystem of the river.The tragedy has impacted all our lives. |
| related words: |
shock |
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