impending
Translation
impending, imminent, forthcoming
Examples
They were unaware of the impending danger.
They were unaware of the impending danger.
The impending storm caused widespread panic.
The impending storm caused widespread panic.
Grammar Patterns
impending ((noun)) about to happen The team prepared for the impending match.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imminent, approaching, forthcoming; Antonyms: distant, remote
Etymology
From Latin 'impendere' (to hang over), from 'im-' (upon) + 'pendere' (to hang). Something hanging over you is about to happen.
Memory Tips
Imagine a dark cloud 'pending' or hanging over you, about to rain. It's an 'impending' storm.