Synonyms of imminent
16 similar words
Another word for imminent is forthcoming. Other synonyms of imminent are impending, pending, proximate and immediate.
Synonyms and similar words for imminent
adjectiveAbout to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.
- inevitable
- immediate
- impendingApproaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.
- around the cornerImminent; very soon.
- at handNear; soon.
- forthcomingApproaching or about to take place.
- impendentImpending; threatening.
- in the offingSoon to come; likely to happen; in the foreseeable future; projected to occur; on the horizon; in the wind.
- in the windImpending or in the offing; imminent.
- on the boilAbout to happen; imminent.
- pendingAbout to happen; imminent or impending.
- upcoming
- proximateAbout to take place; impending.
- to comeImminent; coming; future.
- instant datedImpending; imminent.
- toward datedApproaching, coming near; impending; present, at hand.
Meaning of imminent
- adjective About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.
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Questions about synonyms of imminent
- What is another word for imminent?
- Imminent has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as forthcoming, impending, pending, proximate and immediate.
- What does imminent mean?
- Imminent means about to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.
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