Words Like IMMINENT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to IMMINENT.

3 Alternative Words Similar to imminent

1 Impendent Adjective      Synonym Words Like Impendent
2 Impending Adjective      Synonym Words Like Impending
3 Close Adjective      Similar Words Like Close

3 examples of imminent

1 his impending retirement
2 some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand
3 in imminent danger

8 definitions of imminent

1 Threatening to occur immediately; near at hand; impending; -- said especially of misfortune or peril.
2 Full of danger; threatening; menacing; perilous.
3 (With upon) Bent upon; attentive to.
4 close in time; about to occur
5 About to occur; impending: in imminent danger.
6 Overhanging; fixed pendently or so as to overlook; projecting from above.
7 Hence Threatening or about to fall or to occur; impending threateningly; hanging over one's head.
8 about to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.
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