Eminent vs imminent
Eminent describes a person who is well known and respected, often for important work. Imminent describes something that is going to happen very soon.
Imminent and immediate both start with imm.
eminent adjective
Well known and respected, often because of important work.
- The report was reviewed by a panel of eminent scientists before it was published.
- An eminent historian gave the opening talk.
imminent adjective
Going to happen very soon.
- With enemy troops massing along the border, an invasion seemed imminent.
- Dark clouds warned us that a storm was imminent.
Test yourself
The weather service warned that a flood was blank.
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imminent. The flood is about to happen very soon, so imminent.
She is an blank doctor who has won many awards.
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eminent. She is well known and respected, so eminent.
The college invited an blank writer to speak at graduation.
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eminent. The writer is famous and respected, so eminent.
With the deadline blank, everyone worked late.
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imminent. The deadline is coming very soon, so imminent.