Basic Details
Word: Impact
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning: The strong effect or influence that something has on something else.
Synonyms: Effect, influence, collision
Antonyms: Indifference, insignificance
Idioms and Phrases
- Make an impact: To have a strong effect on someone or something. Example: "Her speech was powerful and made an impact on everyone in the room."
- Impact zone: A place where significant change or effects occur. Example: "The impact zone of the project will bring improvements to the community."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The impact of climate change is affecting weather patterns around the world.
Example 2: His decision to volunteer had a positive impact on local children's lives.
Example 3: The impact of the recent sports event brought the community together.
Fun Fact
The word "impact" comes from the Latin word "impactus," which means "to drive in" or "to push against." This reflects its meaning related to influences or effects that hit hard in various ways.
Famous Quote
"The greatest impact you can make is to be the example you wish to see." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "impact" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A strong effect or influence
c) A kind of dance
d) A piece of artwork
Answer: b) A strong effect or influence
2. Which of these is a synonym of "impact"?
a) Indifference
b) Effect
c) Insignificance
d) Abandonment
Answer: b) Effect
3. What is an antonym of "impact"?
a) Influence
b) Effect
c) Indifference
d) Collision
Answer: c) Indifference
4. Which sentence uses "impact" correctly?
a) The impact of the ball was soft in the grass.
b) The story had a big impact on her thinking.
c) The butterfly impact beautifully in the garden.
d) The impact jumped over the fence.
Answer: b) The story had a big impact on her thinking.
5. Which idiom means to have a strong effect?
a) Make an impact
b) Break the ice
c) A drop in the ocean
d) In hot water
Answer: a) Make an impact
