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impending

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Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈpendɪŋ/

impending means: Expected to happen soon, often causing worry or fear.

adjective

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Expected to happen soon, often causing worry or fear.

  • Dark clouds warned of an impending storm.
  • The impending deadline kept her awake.
  • They prepared the house for the impending arrival of their baby.

Similar words: approaching, forthcoming, imminent

Common phrases: impending disaster, impending arrival, impending deadline

Questions about impending

What does impending mean?

Expected to happen soon, often causing worry or fear.

What is impending in other languages?

Türkçe: yaklaşan · Español: inminente · Français: imminent · Deutsch: bevorstehend · Italiano: imminente · 日本語: 差し迫った

How do you pronounce impending?

It is pronounced /ɪmˈpendɪŋ/.

How do you use impending in a sentence?

Dark clouds warned of an impending storm. The impending deadline kept her awake.

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