Meaning & use
impacted
Strongly affected by something, especially in a negative or noticeable way.
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Small businesses were heavily impacted by the sudden rise in shipping costs.
His decision impacted the entire team's schedule for the month.
A note on using this word
Many style guides still prefer 'affected' over 'impacted' in formal writing, though 'impacted' is now widely accepted in everyday use.
Words with a similar meaning
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