Imminently

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an imminent manner; liable to happen immediately or very soon.

    "Work to electrify the East Kilbride line in Scotland will begin imminently, with foundations to be installed for the overhead line equipment."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an imminent manner wordnet

Synonyms

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afterwardsanonanytimebefore longby and byhopefully

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"Work to electrify the East Kilbride line in Scotland will begin imminently, with foundations to be installed for the overhead line equipment."

Etymology

From imminent + -ly.

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