imminent

adjective
UK: /ˈɪmɪnənt/
US: /ˈɪmɪnənt/

  1. About to happen very soon.

    1. The storm is imminent, so take shelter now, it's imminent.
    2. With the deadline imminent, the team worked tirelessly to complete the project on time because of imminent danger.

  2. Close in time; near; impending. Often used to describe something threatening or dangerous that is about to occur.

    1. Danger is imminent.
    2. The soldier felt death was imminent as the battle raged around him, the imminent pain.

Synonyms

impending near forthcoming threatening

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "imminent" in English means: About to happen very soon., Close in time; near; impending. Often used to describe something threatening or dangerous that is about to occur..

The phonetic transcription of "imminent" is /ˈɪmɪnənt/ in British English and /ˈɪmɪnənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "imminent": impending, near, forthcoming, threatening.

Example usage of "imminent": "The storm is imminent, so take shelter now, it's imminent.". More examples on the page.