B2nounenvironmentsociety
US/ˈɪm.pækt/
UK/ˈɪm.pækt/
a strong effect that something has on a person, situation or thing
In context
Climate change is having a huge impact on farmers in the Mekong Delta.
We need to study the environmental impact before building the new airport.
Her speech made a real impact on the young audience.
Words that go with impact
noun + preposition
- impact onAI will have a big impact on many jobs.
verb + noun
- have an impactSmall changes in your diet can have an impact.
- make an impactNew employees often want to make an impact quickly.
adjective + noun
- significant impactThe pandemic had a significant impact on tourism.
- negative impactToo much screen time can have a negative impact on children.
- environmental impactFlying has a much bigger environmental impact than taking the train.
- long-term impactNobody knows the long-term impact of the decision.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Technology has a big impact to our life.Correct: Technology has a big impact on our lives.