Meaning & Definition of Imminent in English
English⟶
Imminent
/ɪmənənt/
adjective
1. Close in time
- About to occur
- "Retribution is at hand"
- "Some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"
- "In imminent danger"
- "His impending retirement"
synonym:
- at hand(p),
- close at hand(p),
- imminent,
- impendent,
- impending
Examples of using
The dark clouds and swirling wind indicated that a storm was imminent.
A storm is imminent.