Definition of Impact

have a strong effect on someone or something

Examples of Impact in a sentence

Rising pollution and increased burning of fossil fuels has had a huge impact on global warming.  🔊

Her boyfriend’s abusive comments had a powerful impact on her self esteem and she became severely depressed.  🔊

Stephen Hawking’s theories on black holes have had a profound impact on how we understand outer space.  🔊

Michael Jackson made a revolutionary impact on the music industry by illustrating how well R&B, funk, pop, and dance music work together.  🔊

Increased military involvement in the Middle East has a big impact on gas prices in the United States.  🔊

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