imminent

[US]/ˈɪmɪnənt/
[UK]/ˈɪmɪnənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. about to happen; approaching; looming

Phrases & Collocations

imminent danger

imminent threat

Example Sentences

he had a premonition of imminent disaster.

He was faced with imminent death.

they were in imminent danger of being swept away.

his resignation fuelled speculation of an imminent cabinet reshuffle.

the market see-sawed as rumours spread of an imminent cabinet reshuffle.

However, to avoid any imminent dangers, the institutor may proceed without prior approval as temporary safeguards and file with the authority-in-charge.

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