Imminently: meaning, definitions and examples
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imminently
[ ˈɪmɪnəntlɪ ]
time
In the very near future; shortly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The decision is expected imminently.
- He will be arriving imminently.
urgency
In a way that expresses an urgent need or demand.
Synonyms
imperatively, pressingly, urgently
Examples of usage
- The situation required action imminently.
- They were imminently aware of the danger.
Translations
Translations of the word "imminently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 iminentemente
🇮🇳 अति शीघ्र
🇩🇪 unmittelbar
🇮🇩 segera
🇺🇦 незабаром
🇵🇱 niebawem
🇯🇵 まもなく
🇫🇷 imminemment
🇪🇸 inminentemente
🇹🇷 yakında
🇰🇷 곧
🇸🇦 قريبًا
🇨🇿 brzy
🇸🇰 čoskoro
🇨🇳 即将
🇸🇮 kmalu
🇮🇸 bráðum
🇰🇿 жақын арада
🇬🇪 მალე
🇦🇿 tezliklə
🇲🇽 inminentemente
Word origin
The word 'imminently' originated from the Latin word 'imminēre', which means 'to overhang'. Over time, it evolved to signify something that is impending or about to happen. The usage of 'imminently' in English language dates back to the 16th century. It has been used to convey the sense of immediacy and urgency in various contexts.