impending — about to happen; imminent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: about to happen; imminent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpendɪŋ/
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
Dark clouds signal an impending storm over the harbor.
At the impending ending, he's bending to gather what remains.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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'.
Breakdown
im- (in, toward) + pend (hang, be about to happen) + -ing (present participle) = impending
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📝Examples
“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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