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Imminent
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.
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Examples
- A storm is imminent; weather alerts warned residents to seek shelter.
- The team faced an imminent deadline and worked overnight to finish the report.
Synonyms
impendingupcomingforthcomingapproachingproximate
Antonyms
distantremotedelayed
Etymology
From Latin imminēns, present participle of immīnēre 'to threaten, hang over'.
Mnemonic
Mnemonic: IMMINENT sounds like 'in minute' — something imminent will happen in a minute.
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