impact
Translation
effect, influence, collision
Examples
The new law will have a big impact.
The new law will have a big impact.
The impact of the crash was severe.
The impact of the crash was severe.
Grammar Patterns
an impact ((on sth./sb.)) an effect on something/somebody The new law will have a big impact on our lives.
the impact ((of sth.)) the force of a collision The impact of the crash was severe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: effect, influence, consequence, collision
Etymology
From Latin 'impingere', meaning 'to push against', from 'im-' (in, on) + 'pangere' (to fasten, fix).
Memory Tips
Imagine a meteor making an 'impact' on Earth, leaving a crater (physical collision) and changing the climate (effect/influence).