impact

Definitions

1. noun

   The moment when one thing hits another.

   Examples

   • The impact of the crash could be heard from blocks away.
   • Engineers studied the impact between the two cars.
2. noun

   The force of a hit.

   Examples

   • The impact broke the windshield.
   • Scientists measured the impact of the meteorite.
3. noun

   A strong push of one thing against another.

   Examples

   • The constant impact of waves wore away the cliff.
   • The impact of the wind on the sail drove the boat forward.
4. noun

   A strong effect or influence.

   Examples

   • His friend's opinion had an impact on his decision.
   • Our choice of material will have a big impact on the building.
5. verb

   To hit something hard.

   Examples

   • When the hammer impacts the nail, it bends.
   • The rock impacted the ground with a loud bang.
6. verb

   To press or pack something tightly together.

   Examples

   • Heavy machines impacted the soil before building began.
   • The wisdom tooth was impacted against the next tooth.
7. verb

   To have a strong effect on something.

   Examples

   • The new policy will impact thousands of families.
   • Bad weather impacted the harvest this year.
8. verb

   To press a mark into something.

   Examples

   • The seal was impacted into the soft wax.
   • The mark was impacted deep into the leather.