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Meaning of impending in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    impending

    Definitions

    1. close in time

    Examples

    • « about to occur »
    • « retribution is at hand »
    • « some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand »
    • « in imminent danger »
    • « his impending retirement »

    Synonyms

    • close

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