imminent

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Adjective imminent has 1 sense

at hand, close at hand, imminent, impending - close in time; about to occur; "retribution is at hand"; "some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand"; "in imminent danger"; "his impending retirement"
Antonym: distant (indirect, via close)

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Term: Imminent

Description:

Imminent refers to something that is about to happen or is likely to occur very soon.

It can also describe a situation or event that is impending or near at hand.

In legal terms, imminent is often used to indicate a threat or danger that is immediate and unavoidable.

Sample sentences:

The storm clouds gathered overhead, and it was clear that a downpour was imminent.
The imminent release of a highly anticipated movie generated excitement among the fans.
Her imminent departure made everyone sad, as she was a beloved member of the team.
The judge ruled that the defendant posed an imminent threat to society and should be denied bail.

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