imminently

[im-uh-nuhnt-lee]

adverb

1. very soon; at any moment.

   Kiribati is one of many small island nations that are imminently threatened by the effects of global climate change.

   The store is due to open imminently, but there are some last-minute renovations yet to complete.

Word History and Origins

Origin of imminently¹

imminent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

Downing Street has insisted that the removals will begin "imminently" - although initial plans for a flight to Paris today were put back.

From BBC

Dozens of migrants were detained in Dover last month under the agreement and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said this week that they are are expected to be returned to France "imminently".

From BBC

The watchdog said the party did not submit its accounts in time to be included and a Labour spokesperson said they were expected to be published by the commission "imminently".

From BBC

That, however, is not something that would happen imminently.

From Los Angeles Times