Imminent
About to happen; near in time; likely to occur very soon.
adjectiveImminent
About to happen; near in time; likely to occur very soon.
adjectiveImagine This
The immigrants who have taken all the steps to become Americans are soon going to be citizens after swearing the oath the next day.
Sounds Like
IM-uh-nuhnt
Looks Like
Immigrant
Remember This
Imminent refers to something that is about to happen soon. Do not confuse with eminent (famous) or immanent (existing within).
Other Forms
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impending, approaching, looming, forthcoming, proximate
Note
Common collocations include imminent danger, imminent deadline, and imminent arrival. Do not use imminent to describe something distant or guaranteed far in the future; it emphasizes proximity in time.
Study Deeper
- A storm is imminent; weather alerts warned residents to seek shelter.
- The team faced an imminent deadline and worked overnight to finish the report.
From Latin imminΔns, present participle of immΔ«nΔre 'to threaten, hang over'.
Mnemonic: IMMINENT sounds like 'in minute' β something imminent will happen in a minute.
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