Synonyms of impending
14 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for impending is forthcoming. Other synonyms of impending are imminent, pending and proximate. The opposite of impending is happening.
Synonyms and similar words for impending
adjectiveApproaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.
- imminentAbout to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.
- in the offing
- proximateAbout to take place; impending.
- around the cornerImminent; very soon.
- at hand
- forthcomingApproaching or about to take place.
- impendentImpending; threatening.
- in the wind
- on the boilSimmering strongly and about to boil.
- pendingAbout to happen; imminent or impending.
- upcoming
- to comeImminent; coming; future.
- instant datedImpending; imminent.
- toward datedApproaching, coming near; impending; present, at hand.
Opposite of impending
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of impending
- adjective Approaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.
- noun Something that impends or threatens; an expected event.
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Questions about synonyms of impending
- What is another word for impending?
- Impending has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as forthcoming, imminent, pending and proximate.
- What is the opposite of impending?
- The opposite of impending is happening.
- What does impending mean?
- Impending means approaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.
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