CEFR B2

imminently

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is about to happen very soon; threateningly close.

Examples

The company announced that a new product launch would be happening imminently.
With the dark clouds gathering, rain seemed imminently possible.

Synonyms: soon, shortly, presently, forthcoming

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imminently (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈɪmɪnəntli/

Definition

In a way that is about to happen very soon; threateningly close.

Examples

The company announced that a new product launch would be happening imminently.
With the dark clouds gathering, rain seemed imminently possible.
She felt a sense of dread, as if something bad was imminently going to occur.

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