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impending

/ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does impending mean?

adjective

About to happen or be done; near at hand; impending doom or disaster.

Example

"The impending storm forced us to cancel our outdoor plans."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

impingeimpingementimpingeableimpingement

What's another word for impending?

imminentnearforthcomingin storependingupcoming

What's the opposite of impending?

distantremoteunlikely

Rhymes with impending

pendingendingsendingbending