C1
defect vs effect vs impact
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| defectnoun/ˈdiː.fekt/ | Meaning a fault or weakness in something that stops it from being perfect | Goes with birth defect | Example The company recalled the cars because of a serious safety defect. |
| effectnoun/ɪˈfekt/ | Meaning a change that happens because of something else; a result | Goes with effect on | Example Social media has a strong effect on how teenagers see themselves. |
| impactnoun/ˈɪm.pækt/ | Meaning a strong effect that something has on a person, situation or thing | Goes with impact on | Example Climate change is having a huge impact on farmers in the Mekong Delta. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We need to study the environmental before building the new airport.