Meaning
to affect or influence strongly
Primary Function
expresses significant effect
Communicative Purpose
to highlight consequence or influence
Pattern
have an impact on
Core Structure
have an impact on
Função primária
expresses significant effect
Propósito comunicativo
to highlight consequence or influence
Situações de gatilho
environmental reports, social analysis, business results
Contextos
academic, professional, everyday
Padrão
have an impact on
Estrutura central
have an impact on
Slots de substituição
huge or lasting impact on environment or economy
Colocados típicos
- significant
- profound
- lasting
- minimal
- have little impact on
Substituições comuns
- affect
- influence
- have an effect on
Erros comuns
using *impact on as a verb without article; *impact to
Similar / contraste
affect, influence, have an effect on, shape
Interferências
‘impact’ verb used without article; chunk with article is safer
Família do chunk
- affect
- influence
- shape
- make a difference to
Nuance
‘have an impact on’ suggests measurable effect; ‘influence’ can be subtler
Efeito pragmático
persuasive, good for emphasizing importance
Dica de memória
The new law will have a major impact on small businesses.
Nota
This chunk is commonly used in various contexts to describe the effect or consequence of an action or event on a subject or object.
Upgrade path
use ‘exert influence on’, ‘shape’ for nuance
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