imminent

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Adjective imminent has 1 sense

at hand, close at hand, imminent, impending - close in time; about to occur; "retribution is at hand"; "some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"; "in imminent danger"; "his impending retirement"
Antonym: distant (indirect, via close)

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Imminent

Definition:

Adjective - About to happen or occur very soon.

Senses:

Impending: Likely to occur immediately or in the near future.
Threatening: Presenting a serious and impending danger.
Impression: Giving the impression that something is about to happen.

Usage:

Sense 1: Impending

Sample Sentence: The dark clouds and thunder indicate an imminent storm.

Sense 2: Threatening

Sample Sentence: The volcano is showing signs of imminent eruption.

Sense 3: Impression

Sample Sentence: The silence in the room created an imminent tension among the participants.

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