Word IMPACT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

impact

🇺🇸 [ˈɪmpækt]

Meanings

The strong effect or influence something has on something else. An impact can be both positive and negative and can refer to changes or reactions resulting from actions, events, or decisions.

Examples

• The impact of the new law was felt throughout the industry.
• The earthquake had a major impact on the local community.
• Her speech had a profound impact on the audience.

Synonyms

effect • influence • consequence

Antonyms

insignificance • irrelevance • unimportance