impact

/ˈɪmpakt/

/ˈɪmpækt/, /ˌɪmˈpækt/

to impact

MAIN VERB

to have an influence on something or someone

synonyms : affect

press or wedge together; pack together

Impact

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

synonyms : wallop

the striking of one body against another

influencing strongly

the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

synonyms : shock

Examples

1. The professor is researching the impact of climate change on marine life.

2. The tourism industry has been impacted significantly by global travel restrictions.

3. Her grandfather's death had a big impact on her.

4. Environmentalists study the impact of pollution on different types of ecosystems.