imminent IM-uh-nuhnt adjective WS #23

about to happen; approaching; likely to occur at any moment; impending

1. The dark clouds and strong winds signaled that a thunderstorm was imminent.
2. With the deadline imminent, the team worked frantically to complete the project.
3. The doctor warned that surgery was imminent if the patient's condition didn't improve.
4. The evacuation order was issued due to the imminent threat of the approaching wildfire.
5. Signs of imminent economic collapse became apparent as unemployment rates soared.