Definition of Imminent
Imminent
im·mi·nent
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
about to take place, ready to happen, soon approaching, typically referring to some unpleasant or dangerous event;
e.g. The employees are in imminent danger of losing their jobs if the company's profits don't increase soon.
(adjective)
in old usage, hanging over something;
e.g. He jumped to touch the branch that was imminent over the path.
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on the horizon
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