imminent
Meaning
The term "imminent" refers to an event or situation that is about to occur very soon, often implying a sense of urgency or inevitability; it suggests that the onset of the event is not only likely but also proximate, creating a heightened awareness of pot
💡 While "imminent" conveys a sense of urgency, it is often misused to describe events that are anticipated but not necessarily close in time; care should be taken to reserve it for situations that are genuinely impending.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
sat
by
the
window
and
reviewed
her
notes
;
the
meeting
that
would
determine
the
project's
implementation
felt
imminent
.
She
scanned
the
slides
again
to
ensure
each
argument
was
succinct
and
every
statistic
accurately
presented
.
Despite
having
rehearsed
the
flow
several
times
,
she
refined
a
few
transitions
to
better
articulate
the
timeline
for
her
colleagues
.
Voices
and
the
murmur
of
chairs
downstairs
signalled
that
participants
were
arriving
,
so
she
organised
her
papers
and
practised
a
calm
,
steady
opening
line
.
When
she
entered
the
conference
room
she
felt
composed
and
ready
to
handle
questions
,
confident
that
a
clear
plan
would
guide
the
subsequent
decisions
.
Common Phrases
imminent danger
imminent threat
imminent arrival
Synonyms
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