🇬🇧 Imminent meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Imminent means something is just about to happen very, very soon, almost any moment. If a storm is imminent, the dark clouds are already there and the rain could start at any second. It’s like when your teacher is walking down the hallway toward your class—that means a pop quiz might be imminent!

The alarm clock buzzing meant my imminent transformation from cozy burrito to grumpy human.

The way Grandpa clutched the remote told us an imminent marathon of boring weather reports was inevitable.

The teacher’s imminent arrival turned the noisy classroom into a silent statue museum.

The dog knew an imminent bath was coming and tried to hide behind a see-through curtain.

My little brother’s imminent tantrum was announced by his face turning the color of a tomato.

The little boy pressed his back to the door as the storm grew. Lightning looked imminent, thunder felt imminent, the roof's shake seemed imminent. He hugged the cat and whispered 'imminent'; the cat's ears twitched at each imminent sound. A bright flash and a loud crash came. They both sighed, safe and laughing.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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