imminent
Translation
imminent, impending, approaching
Examples
A storm is imminent.
A storm is imminent.
His retirement is imminent.
His retirement is imminent.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is imminent (sth.) is about to happen A decision is imminent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impending, approaching, forthcoming; Antonyms: distant, remote
Etymology
From Latin 'imminere' meaning 'to overhang'. 'im-' (upon, in) + '-minere' (to project, threaten).
Memory Tips
Think of something that's 'in the minute' – it's about to happen right now.