Grammar Study - Differences Between Impart and Impact

On this edition of Grammar Study, we review clear differences between two English words
which can subconsciously be misplaced for each other in written sentences.

Ever been guilty of this error or struggle to establish clear differences ?

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Differences Between Impart and Impact

Albeit the words Impart and Impact being six letter words and only visibly differentiated by the presence of 'r' and 't' as the penultimate letter, a clear difference is noted in vocalization.

Impart is pronounced as  /ɪmˈpɑːɹt/

Impact is pronounced as /ˈɪmpækt/

Definitions and Sentence Application

Remarakable differences are also spotted in dictionary definitions and sentence applications

Impart Definition

1.To give quality to something

• Preservatives can impart colour and flavor to a product.
• The use of garlic in cooking imparts a subtle flavor to food
• His presence imparted an air of gaiety to the occasion

2.To make something known or to disclose

• She was persuaded to impart the secret

3.To pass on or transmit

• The sun imparts warmth
• As a teacher he was able to impart knowledge to his students.
• His subordinate rank gave him no chance to impart a greater measure of energy to the naval operators.

 Impact Definition

1.The striking of one body against another or the force transmitted by collision

• The impact of the colliding cars broke the windshield.
• The bomb exploded on impact.

2.The impression of one thing on another

• The manager is still gauging the impact of automation on the lives of factory workers.

3.The power of making a strong immediate impression

• The court ruling will have an impact on the education of minority students
• Winning this essay writing competition could have a huge impact on my life
• New technologies have only had a small impact on the overall level of employment
• His leg injury has a disastrous impact on his career as a footballer
• The industry has felt the impact of rising fuel prices
• Her speech made a tremendous impact on the audience
• Businesses around the country are beginning to feel the full impact of the recession.

Another difference ?

The word 'Impart' functions as a verb (action word) in a sentence while 'Impact' does the work of a noun. 

Also See - Six English Words You Should Learn To Use Properly

Conclusion

The most prominent difference these two words "impart" and "impact" is that impart implies giving out or disclosing while impact dwells with the effect of something or a decision on another thing.

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