Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

impending

adjective
/ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/
Definition
About to happen; imminent.
Examples
  • The storm is impending, so we should take cover.
  • There is an impending deadline for the project that we must meet.
  • She felt a sense of impending doom as the situation grew worse.
Meaning
Impending refers to something that is likely to occur soon and may be impending danger or an impending event.
Synonyms
  • Imminent
  • Near
  • Upcoming
  • Approaching
  • About to happen