Meaning & Definition of Impending in English
English⟶
Impending
/ɪmpɛndɪŋ/
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
This is one of the signs of weakness and the impending doom of imperialism.