Meaning
About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From the present participle of Latin imminēre (“to overhang”), from mineō ("to project, overhang"), related to minae (English menace) and mons (English mount). Compare with eminent.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 15 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-23MBEINTU
- 2026-07-02MEGILNT
- 2026-02-11METIFNY
- 2026-01-13MEYTLIN
- 2025-11-15METOIGN
- 2025-10-26MAEINTY
- 2025-06-22TENJIMO
- 2025-04-04ECTMINX
- 2025-01-06TYMFINE
- 2024-11-14TEGIMNZ
- 2024-05-12MCNIELT
- 2023-07-12NEYTMIF
+3 earlier appearances in the archive.