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impending

/ɪmˈpendɪŋ/
im · pend · ing /ɪm · ˈpend · ɪŋ/
English Definition
adj. approaching; imminent; forthcoming
中文释义
即将来临的
Significado en Español
inminente
한국어 뜻
임박한, 다가오는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sắp xảy ra, sắp tới
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Example Sentence

The impending storm caused everyone to prepare.

即将来临的暴风雨使每个人都做好了准备。

Synonyms
imminent forthcoming looming
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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.

  1. A delayed
  2. B ongoing
  3. C imminent
  4. D forgotten
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C — imminent. “impending” means adj. approaching; imminent; forthcoming

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Dark clouds and howling wind clearly warned of the ______ storm.

  1. A impending
  2. B distant
  3. C unlikely
  4. D bygone
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A — impending. “impending” means adj. approaching; imminent; forthcoming

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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.

How do you use “impending” in a sentence?

The impending storm caused everyone to prepare. (即将来临的暴风雨使每个人都做好了准备。)

What are synonyms for “impending”?

imminent, forthcoming, looming — all close in meaning to impending (adj. approaching; imminent; forthcoming).

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

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