Imminent
About to happen; near in time; likely to occur very soon.
adjectiveImminent
About to happen; near in time; likely to occur very soon.
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Imagine 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.
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Sounds Like
IM-uh-nuhnt
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Looks Like
Immigrant
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Remember This
Imminent refers to something that is about to happen soon. Do not confuse with eminent (famous) or immanent (existing within).
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Other Forms
Imminentlyadverb
Imminencenoun
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Connect With
impending, approaching, looming, forthcoming, proximate
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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.