Meaning & use
long-lasting impact
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UK/ˌlɒŋ ˈlɑːstɪŋ ˈɪmpækt/
US/ˌlɔːŋ ˈlæstɪŋ ˈɪmpækt/
Meaning
phrasefixed phrase
an effect that continues for a long time
Grammar: Used as a noun phrase: have a long-lasting impact. Often followed by 'on'.
Patterns
- have a long-lasting impact on someone/something
- make a long-lasting impact
The new policy had a long-lasting impact on the economy.
Her research made a long-lasting impact on the field.
The war left a long-lasting impact on the region.
Common combinations
- have a long-lasting impact on
- The invention had a long-lasting impact on communication.
- make a long-lasting impact
- The charity hopes to make a long-lasting impact.
- leave a long-lasting impact
- The experience left a long-lasting impact on him.
Synonyms and how they differ
- lasting effect
- Similar but 'lasting effect' is more neutral and common in everyday English.
- enduring influence
- More formal and often used for abstract things like ideas or culture.
Opposites
short-term effecttemporary impact
Word family
- long-lasting adjective
- continuing for a long time
- impact noun
- a strong effect on someone or something
Practice
Choose the correct preposition: 'The new law had a long-lasting impact ___ small businesses.'
Choose one answer.
The correct preposition is 'on' because impact affects someone or something. 'In' would be used for a place or field, but 'impact in' is less common and not standard here.
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