Imminent
/ˈɪmɪnənt/adjective
About to happen very soon.
The storm is imminent, we need to find shelter soon.
Often appears as...
- imminent threat
- imminent danger
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency
Implies that something needs immediate attention or action.
Evacuation is imminent as the floodwaters rise.
Pro Tip 2/3No Delay
Used when there's no time to lose, suggesting quick action is needed.
With the hurricane imminent, prepare your emergency kit now.
Pro Tip 3/3Tension Building
Often creates a sense of tension or suspense about what will happen next.
As the music crescendoed, the magician's trick seemed imminent.
Compare with
approachcloseforthcomingimpendinginevitableloomnear
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