Cool MateImminent
UK /["/ˈɪmɪnənt/"]/US /["/ˈɪmɪnənt/"]/
Definition
likely to happen very soon
In simple words: Something that is going to happen very soon.
Examples
- the imminent threat of invasion
- The system is **in imminent danger of** collapse.
- An announcement about his resignation is imminent.
- An attack seems imminent.
Usage notes
Use 'imminent' to describe things that are about to happen, especially in serious or urgent situations. It is not typically used in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Sounds like 'imminent' — imagine a timer counting down to something big about to happen.
Collocations
- imminent danger
- imminent threat
- imminent arrival
- imminent decision
- imminent change
Synonyms
- approaching
- looming
- forthcoming
- impending
- pending
Antonyms
- distant
- remote
- unlikely
Common mistakes
- 'Imminent' is not interchangeable with 'imminent' when describing future events.
- Confusing 'imminent' with 'immediate', which means happening right away.
- Using 'imminent' for events far in the future.