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imminently

/ˈɪm.ɪ.nənt.li/
im · mi · nent · ly
Adjective:imminent
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is about to happen or occur very soon; in the immediate future.

Example

"The committee's final decision on the infrastructure project is expected to be announced imminently."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'imminently' (very soon, about to happen) with 'eminently' (to a notable or high degree, as in 'eminently qualified') or 'immanently' (inherently or existing within).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'imminent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'imminent' derives from the Latin 'imminentem', the present participle of 'imminere' ('to overhang orimpend').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Imminently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/imminently
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