impending — about to happen; imminent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: about to happen; imminent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpendɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 임박한, 곧 닥칠
Korean pronunciation: 임**펜**딩
Example Sentences
- The impending exam made him stress-eat five bags of chips.
- She could sense the impending awkwardness when her ex walked into the party.
- The impending deadline forced the team to work overtime.
impending
ADJECTIVE//ɪmˈpendɪŋ//
about to happen; imminent
A lifeguard warns beachgoers of the impending storm approaching
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At the impending ending, he's bending to gather what remains.
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Origin
From Latin 'impendere', combining 'in-' (toward) and 'pendere' (to hang or weigh). The word literally meant 'to hang over' or 'to be about to happen'.
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“The impending exam made him stress-eat five bags of chips.”
“She could sense the impending awkwardness when her ex walked into the party.”
“The impending deadline forced the team to work overtime.”
“There was a sense of impending change in the company.”
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