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impact vs contact

contact vs impact

impact and contact both are nouns.

impact and contact both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impact Yes No Yes No
contact Yes No Yes No
As nouns, contact is a hypernym of impact; that is, contact is a word with a broader meaning than impact:
  • impact: the striking of one body against another
  • contact: the physical coming together of two or more things
Other hypernyms of impact include impinging, striking.
impact (noun) contact (noun)
influencing strongly the act of touching physically
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat close interaction
the striking of one body against another (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact
a forceful consequence; a strong effect a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication
a channel for communication between groups
a communicative interaction
the physical coming together of two or more things
a person who is in a position to give you special assistance
the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity
impact (verb) contact (verb)
have an effect upon be in or establish communication with
press or wedge together; pack together be in direct physical contact with; make contact
Difference between impact and contact

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