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impending

[ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ]

impending Definition

about to happen; imminent.

Using impending: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "impending" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The impending storm forced us to cancel the picnic.

  • Example

    There was a sense of impending doom as we waited for the test results.

  • Example

    The company is facing impending layoffs due to financial difficulties.

impending Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for impending

Antonyms for impending

Phrases with impending

  • an imminent or looming catastrophe

    Example

    The government's inaction could lead to an impending disaster.

  • an imminent or looming situation of great danger or difficulty

    Example

    The country is facing an impending crisis due to the shortage of food and water.

  • a feeling of imminent or looming disaster or misfortune

    Example

    The villagers had a sense of impending doom as they saw the dark clouds gathering in the sky.

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Summary: impending in Brief

'Impending' [ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ] means about to happen or imminent. It is often used to describe situations that are looming or approaching, such as 'The impending storm forced us to cancel the picnic.' 'Impending' can also be used in phrases like 'impending disaster' and 'impending crisis,' which denote imminent catastrophes or difficult situations.