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IELTS word

impact

/ˈɪmpækt/noun

English definition

a strong effect on someone or something

Common phrases / collocations

  1. major impact
  2. environmental impact
  3. impact on society

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The fallen tree had a major impact on local travel.

  2. 2.

    Noise has an impact on sleep.

  3. 3.

    The policy had little impact on prices.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A fallen tree blocks a wet road and forces drivers and cyclists to stop.
a strong effect on someone or something
1tree across road
2people cannot pass
road is blocked→travel must change