impending
adj. US //ˌɪmˈpɛndɪŋ// UK //ɪmpˈɛndɪŋ// im·pend·ing
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1 about to happen (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatedescribing something that is going to happen very soon, often something unpleasant like a storm or a deadline.
imminent or about to occur; typically used to describe events that are unavoidable or threatening.
ExampleThe dark clouds in the distance were a clear sign of an impending storm.
ExampleThe company's stock price plummeted as investors reacted to news of the impending merger and the likely restructuring that would follow.
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
Teacher's tipWhile technically neutral, this word is most often used for negative events like disasters, deadlines, or crises.
From impend + -ing.