imminent

[ˈɪmɪnənt]

imminent Definition

• 1. about to happen; likely to occur at any moment
• 2. impending, threatening, looming

Using imminent: Examples

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

• Example

  The storm is imminent and we need to evacuate immediately.

• Example

  The company is facing an imminent financial crisis.

• Example

  The doctor warned the patient of the imminent danger of a heart attack.

imminent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for imminent

• impending
• approaching
• forthcoming
• inevitable
• pending

Antonyms for imminent

• doubtful
• remote
• unlikely

Phrases with imminent

• imminent danger

  a situation where serious harm or injury is likely to occur very soon

  Example

  The workers were in imminent danger of being buried alive.

• imminent threat

  a situation where someone or something poses an immediate danger or risk

  Example

  The government issued a warning about an imminent threat of terrorist attack.

• imminent arrival

  the expected arrival of someone or something that is very close or about to happen

  Example

  The imminent arrival of the new shipment caused excitement among the staff.

Origins of imminent

from Latin 'imminere', meaning 'to overhang'

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Summary: imminent in Brief

The term 'imminent' [ˈɪmɪnənt] refers to something that is about to happen or is likely to occur at any moment. It can be used to describe a situation that is impending, threatening, or looming. Examples include 'The storm is imminent and we need to evacuate immediately.' and 'The company is facing an imminent financial crisis.'