Imminently: meaning, definitions and examples

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imminently

 

[ ˈɪmɪnəntlɪ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

time

In the very near future; shortly.

Synonyms

forthcoming, shortly, soon

Examples of usage

  • The decision is expected imminently.
  • He will be arriving imminently.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

🇰🇷 

🇸🇦 قريبًا

🇨🇿 brzy

🇸🇰 čoskoro

🇨🇳 即将

🇸🇮 kmalu

🇮🇸 bráðum

🇰🇿 жақын арада

🇬🇪 მალე

🇦🇿 tezliklə

🇲🇽 inminentemente

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,545 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.