imminent (Meaning)
imminent (s)
close in time; about to occur
imminent (a.)
Threatening to occur immediately; near at hand; impending; -- said especially of misfortune or peril.
Full of danger; threatening; menacing; perilous.
(With upon) Bent upon; attentive to.
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FAQs About the word imminent
close in time; about to occurThreatening to occur immediately; near at hand; impending; -- said especially of misfortune or peril., Full of danger; threatening;
impending, looming, approaching, coming, pending,possible, future, threatening, brewing, around the corner
ultimate, former, eventual,distant, past, distant, ultimate, former, recent, recent
The impending hurricane poses an imminent threat to coastal communities.
The imminent arrival of the CEO has sent ripples of excitement through the company.
The imminent collapse of the building forced immediate evacuation.
The imminent arrival of a newborn baby has filled the parents with both joy and trepidation.
