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The difference between“earring“e“imminent“
“Earring“e“imminent“they are easy to confuse because they both describe a future event. However, there is a clear difference between“earring“e“imminent“.
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“Pending“ means to wait for a result (e.g., a decision, a settlement, a conclusion, a confirmation).
- Sarah’s exam results are pending. ✔️
(This means that Sarah’s exam results have not yet been received.“Pending“does not give a sense that the results are due soon.)
“Impending“ means imminent or about to happen.
- Sarah’s exam results are impending. ✔️
(This means that Sarah’s exam results are due in the very near future.) - Of note, the word“impending“often carries a connotation of something negative or threatening.
The house is likely to flood during the impending storm. ✔️
More about“Pending“and“Impending“
The words“earring“e“imminent“they have a similar meaning to the extent that thesauri offer one as a synonym for the other, but they are not the same. While confusing these words doesn’t constitute grammatical howling, you could come across as a confused thinker if you use the wrong one.
Pending
The adjective“earring“means awaiting a result (for example, a decision, an agreement, a conclusion or a confirmation).
Example sentences with“earring“:
- There are four pending issues. ✔️
- The test results are pending. ✔️
- This business is pending. ✔️
- Good luck with the pending litigation. ✔️
“Pending“can also be used as a preposition with a meaning similar to“until“:
- He was released on bail pending an appeal. ✔️
- Her trial is suspended pending further evidence. ✔️
Impending
El adjetivo“imminent“means“imminent“o“about to happen“. It often has a negative connotation (ie the impending event will be bad).
Example sentences with“imminent“:
- They waited for the impending storm. ✔️
- Their impending demise ought to have been avoided. ✔️
- The battle is impending. ✔️
