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impacts

Pronunciation: [ˈɪmˌpækts]

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Learn how to use impacts in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) the strong effect or influence that something has on something else. It’s like when a big rock thrown into water makes waves; it changes the water around it.

Example

The new park had positive impacts on the community by providing a nice place to relax.

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The construction project had negative impacts on the local wildlife, forcing them to leave the area.

Example

What are the impacts of pollution on the environment?

Context: “influence”

(verb) to have an effect on someone or something. When you change something else by what you do, you are impacting it, like how studying affects your grades.

Example

Her kindness impacts everyone around her in a positive way.

Example

The bad weather didn't seem to impact the team's performance as much as we thought.

Example

How do these changes impact our daily lives?

How to pronounce impacts

Pronunciation: [ˈɪmˌpækts]

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