impact
noun / verb B1
Plain meaning
the strong effect something has on someone or something
Exam-register meaning
a measurable or noticeable effect produced by a factor, event, or intervention
In context
generalThe teacher's feedback had a big impact on my confidence.
examUrbanisation has had a significant impact on housing demand in major cities.
Common collocations
significant impactnegative impactimpact on
Watch out
For the noun, prefer 'impact on'. Do not write 'impact in students' learning'.
Word family
impactful (adjective)impacted (verb/adjective)impact (noun/verb)