Grammar fix
a profound impact
deep and lasting effect
a very strong and significant effect that changes someone or something in a deep, often long-term way.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The teacher's encouragement had a profound impact on her confidence.
I believe that technology has had a profound impact on the way we communicate, making it much easier to stay in touch with people around the globe.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It had a profound impact to society.
Say: It had a profound impact on society.
'An impact ON something', not 'to'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Exerted a consequential impact' is heavy; 'had a profound impact on' is the natural pairing.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a profound impact on
- on
- have
- such
- lasting