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imminent

/ˈɪmɪnənt/
im · mi · nent ˈɪm · ɪ · nənt
English Definition
adj. about to happen soon
中文释义
即将发生的
Significado en Español
inminente
한국어 뜻
임박한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sắp xảy ra
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Example Sentence

Danger is imminent.

危险即将降临。

Synonyms
coming impending
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
imminent (about to occur)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “imminent” in the following sentence: The threat of a hurricane was imminent, and the residents prepared for the worst.

  1. A distant
  2. B delayed
  3. C impending
  4. D unplanned
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C — impending. “imminent” means adj. about to happen soon

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Dark clouds and rolling thunder warned that a fierce storm was ______.

  1. A distant
  2. B imminent
  3. C unlikely
  4. D delayed
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B — imminent. “imminent” means adj. about to happen soon

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Common questions about “imminent”

What does “imminent” mean?

imminent — adj. about to happen soon. In Chinese: 即将发生的.

How do you pronounce “imminent”?

imminent is pronounced /ˈɪmɪnənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: im · mi · nent.

How do you use “imminent” in a sentence?

Danger is imminent. (危险即将降临。)

What are synonyms for “imminent”?

coming, impending — all close in meaning to imminent (adj. about to happen soon).

Is “imminent” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. imminent appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “imminent”?

imminent (about to occur)

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