impending
Translation
imminent, approaching, forthcoming
Examples
They were unaware of the impending danger.
They were unaware of the impending danger.
The team is preparing for the impending match.
The team is preparing for the impending match.
Grammar Patterns
((impending)) ((noun)) about to happen They were unaware of the impending danger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imminent, forthcoming, approaching
Etymology
From Latin 'impendere' (to hang over), from 'im-' (in, upon) + 'pendere' (to hang).
Memory Tips
Imagine something big hanging ('pendere') over ('im-') you, about to happen.