imminently

[ im-uh-nuhnt-lee ]

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adverb

very soon; at any moment:
Kiribati is one of many small island nations that are imminently threatened by the effects of global climate change.
The store is due to open imminently, but there are some last-minute renovations yet to complete.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of imminently¹

imminent ( def ) + -ly

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Removal of the temporary stand is due to begin imminently with a new 5,500-seater end due to be completed in time for the start of the 2026-27 season.

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The two volcanoes are not expected to erupt imminently, but it is only a matter of time.

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Ms Burns said she had been told her mother will not have to leave Ardarragh Day Centre imminently, but it will definitely be later in 2025.

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The WHO warns that vital supplies for pregnant mothers will run out imminently.

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The club also expects to learn the outcome of the hearing into 115 charges of alleged Premier League financial rule breaches imminently.

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imminent Immingham

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