impend — to be about to happen; to threaten to occur soon
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be about to happen; to threaten to occur soon
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpend/
Example Sentences
- The final exam is impending, but I'm still binge-watching Netflix.
- My mom's visit is impending, so I need to clean my room ASAP.
- Economic recession seems to be impending based on current market trends.
impend
VERB[/ɪmˈpend/]
to be about to happen; to threaten to occur soon
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'impendere', a compound formed from 'in-' (upon) and 'pendere' (to hang or suspend). Originally meant to hang over or threaten from above, used to describe something imminent or about to occur.
Breakdown
im- (upon, over) + pendere (to hang, suspend) — literally 'to hang over', metaphorically expressing something threatening or imminent.
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📝Examples
“The final exam is impending, but I'm still binge-watching Netflix.”
“My mom's visit is impending, so I need to clean my room ASAP.”
“Economic recession seems to be impending based on current market trends.”
“The bride felt nervous about her impending wedding ceremony.”
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