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impending

The correct spelling is impending.

How to pronounce impending

verb

IPA: /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

Say it like: Imp-end-ing

The correct spelling is impending. To hang or be suspended over (something); to overhang. For example: "I have no time right now because of an impending paper submission deadline."

Usage Examples

“I have no time right now because of an impending paper submission deadline.”

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To hang or be suspended over (something); to overhang.
  2. 2.Figuratively to hang over (someone) as a threat or danger.
  3. 3.To threaten to happen; to be about to happen, to be imminent.
  4. 4.To pay.

noun

  1. 1.Something that impends or threatens; an expected event.

adjective

  1. 1.Approaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.

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