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impacts

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɪmpæks// im·pacts

n. the powerful effects that something has on a situation or person. It can also mean the physical act of one object hitting another.

n. the marked effects or influences of an action or event on a situation; also, the physical force of one object striking another.


SIMPLE

The new law has many positive impacts on the environment.

CONTEXTUAL

Researchers are studying the long-term impacts of social media on the mental health of teenagers in urban areas.

COMPLEX

While the immediate physical impacts of the collision were minor, the psychological consequences for the driver persisted for several months, affecting his ability to operate a vehicle.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with the preposition 'on' to indicate the target of the influence.

Pitfall

The impacts to the economyThe impacts on the economyWhen describing influence or effect, the noun typically takes the preposition 'on' rather than 'to'.

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