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Imminent

/ˈɪmənənt/
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(adj) About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.

According to the radio, a storm is imminent in the North.
A storm is imminent.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The dark clouds and strong winds suggested that a severe summer storm was ____ and very close.

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