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impact

/ɪmˈpækt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does impact mean?

noun, verb

The act of one object coming into contact with another, or the effect of this contact. To have a strong and often unpleasant effect on someone or something.

Example

"The impact of the earthquake was devastating, causing widespread destruction and loss of life."

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