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Although the verb impact is approximately 200 years older than the noun, some object to it, especially when it is used to mean "to directly affect," as in "changes that will impact us all."

IMPACT definition: 1. the force or action of one object hitting another: 2. a powerful effect that something…. Learn more.

The noun impact can refer to a physical force (like a collision), an influence (a bad role model or a hero), or a strong effect (a foot of snow will have an impact on driving conditions).

IMPACT meaning: 1 : the act or force of one thing hitting another; 2 : a powerful or major influence or effect often + on

1. the striking of one thing against another; collision.

The impact of the collision threw her out of the van. The missile explodes on impact (= when it hits another object).

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to have impact or make contact forcefully: The ball impacted against the bat with a loud noise. to have an impact or effect: Increased demand will impact on sales.

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