1. the effects or influences that something has on someone or something
2. the force of one object hitting another

1. to have a strong effect or influence on someone or something
2. to hit something with force

Examples

• The new policy will have major impacts on student enrollment.
• Scientists are studying the environmental impacts of plastic waste.
• The meteor’s impact created a huge crater.
• The car absorbed most of the impact during the crash.
• Climate change impacts every aspect of our daily lives.
• The asteroid impacts the Earth’s surface with tremendous force.
• Budget cuts will impact the school’s music program.
• The falling tree impacts the roof of the house.