Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Happening soon or about to occur.
Imminent
/ˈɪmənənt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The storm's arrival was imminent, causing panic in town.
With tensions high, war seemed an imminent possibility.
The CEO warned that budget cuts were imminent.
Etymology:
From the Latin imminentem, meaning overhanging or threatening, which stems from imminere, comprised of in- (upon) and minere (to project). The term entered Middle English in the late 15th century.
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