Definitions

imminently

[im-uh-nuhnt-lee] / ˈɪm ə nənt li /

ADVERB

very soon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

any minute now directly forthwith immediately in a moment in the very near future momentarily right away shortly without delay

STRONG

before you know it in a second momently presently rapidly soon speedily tout de suite

WEAK

anon before long ineluctably inescapably

Antonyms

STRONGEST

after a while at a later date at some future time eventually in due time in the distant future sometime or other

STRONG

at length in the course of time later on ultimately who knows when

WEAK

one day whenever

Example Sentences

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imminently

Leading up to his arrest, the sources said, Guzmán López notified U.S. agents that he would be arriving imminently and suggested they would be pleased with his bargaining chip.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

The Fifa Council would make the ultimate decision, but there are no signs it is something expected to be made imminently.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

On Thursday, White House officials bade farewell to one of the two heavily modified Boeing 747s that have transported US presidents for decades, which fueled speculation that the new jet would be unveiled imminently.

From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026

The Nasdaq 100 could imminently include SpaceX, but first it’s getting a shakeup that will usher in another space-technology company and four flashy AI plays.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026

It is up to him to appear imminently and explain himself on all the counts.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee