impacted

verb
UK: /ɪmˈpæktɪd/
US: /ɪmˈpæktɪd/

  1. To have a strong effect on someone or something.

    1. The new law impacted everyone's life.
    2. Rising energy costs have negatively impacted small businesses across the region.

  2. To hit something with force.

    1. The ball impacted the window.
    2. Debris impacted the windshield during the storm, causing significant damage.

Synonyms

affected struck hit
impacted adjective

  1. Closely packed together, often causing problems.

    1. I have impacted wisdom teeth.
    2. The impacted snow made driving very difficult on the mountain roads.

  2. Affected strongly by something.

    1. The impacted areas needed help.
    2. Several impacted communities are still struggling to recover from the hurricane's devastation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "impacted" in English means: To have a strong effect on someone or something., To hit something with force..

The phonetic transcription of "impacted" is /ɪmˈpæktɪd/ in British English and /ɪmˈpæktɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impacted": affected, struck, hit.

Example usage of "impacted": "The new law impacted everyone's life.". More examples on the page.