imminent
Say it: IM-ih-nunt /ˈɪmɪnənt/ · adjective
What “imminent” means
About to happen very soon.
Example: “With rain imminent, we moved the barbecue under the balcony.”
When to use it
Use it in serious or fairly formal conversation when something is just about to happen, often a problem or danger.
Similar words
impending, approaching, forthcoming
Where it comes from
From Latin imminere, "to overhang."
Quick check
A glass is tipping over the edge of the table, and someone reaches to catch it. How soon is the fall?
eventual or imminent?
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imminent
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