Impending

Adjective

Definition: Imminent; about to happen; expected.

Synonyms: Imminent, Forthcoming, Approaching

Antonyms: Past, Completed, Finished

Examples:

The dark clouds overhead were a sign of the impending storm.
The impending deadline for the project was causing a lot of stress.

Mnemonics:

Think of "impending" as something hanging over your head, about to happen.

Etymology:

Origin:

"Impend" + "-ing" (present participle suffix)

Historical Usage:

The word "impending" has been used in English since the early 17th century, derived from the Latin word "impendēre" meaning "to hang over" or "to threaten."

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Sense of impending doom"

Explanation:

Refers to a feeling or premonition that something terrible or catastrophic is about to happen.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Assuming "impending" means something that has already happened or is in progress.

Explanation:

"Impending" specifically refers to something that is about to happen or is expected in the near future, not something that has already occurred.