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Learn “Imminent”

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Imminent

adjective/IM-i-nunt/

Meaning

About to happen very soon.

In context

The imminent exam made the whole class suddenly very quiet.

Remember it

Imminent shares 'min' with 'minute': it is only minutes away from happening.

Use it well

Don't confuse 'imminent' (about to happen) with 'eminent' (famous).