impending
/ɪmˈpendɪŋ/
im · pend · ing
/ɪm · ˈpend · ɪŋ/
English Definition
adj. approaching; imminent; forthcoming
Significado en Español
inminente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sắp xảy ra, sắp tới
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
im-(on, approaching) + pend(hang) + ing → about to happen
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “impending”: The dark clouds suggested an impending storm.
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A
delayed
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B
ongoing
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C
imminent
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D
forgotten
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C — imminent.
“impending” means adj. approaching; imminent; forthcoming
Common questions about “impending”
What does “impending” mean?
impending — adj. approaching; imminent; forthcoming. In Chinese: 即将来临的.
How do you pronounce “impending”?
impending is pronounced /ɪmˈpendɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: im · pend · ing.
Is “impending” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. impending appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “impending”?
im-(on, approaching) + pend(hang) + ing → about to happen
