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Does Impending Mean Imminent?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 5 min read
Does Impending Mean Imminent?

about to happen; imminent: their impending marriage. imminently threatening or menacing: an impending storm. Archaic.

Is there a difference between imminent and impending?

As adjectives the difference between imminent and impending

is that imminent is about to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long while impending is approaching; drawing near; about to happen.

What are synonyms for impending?

Synonyms & Antonyms of impending
  • approaching,
  • coming,
  • forthcoming,
  • imminent,
  • nearing,
  • oncoming,
  • pending,
  • proximate,
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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.