# impact vs import

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### impact
*noun · IPA /ˈɪmpækt/ · frequency rank #1,273*
The striking of one body against another; collision.

### import
*noun · IPA /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ · frequency rank #6,061*
Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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