Impact (Noun)
Meaning 1
Influencing strongly; "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
The violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat; "the armies met in the shock of battle".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
The striking of one body against another.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The crash had a significant impact on the front bumper of the car.
- The impact of the meteorite on the planet's surface created a massive crater.
- The football player felt the impact of the tackle as he hit the ground.
- The impact of the waves against the shore was so strong that it shook the pier.
- The impact of the bullet on the metal plate was visible as a small dent.
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Meaning 4
A forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The new policy will have a significant impact on the company's bottom line.
- The documentary had a profound impact on the audience, sparking a national conversation about social justice.
- The economic downturn had a devastating impact on the local community, leading to widespread job losses.
- The discovery of penicillin had a major impact on the treatment of bacterial infections, saving countless lives.
- The book's exploration of themes such as racism and inequality had a lasting impact on the literary world.