Impending

/ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:20 pts9 letters
Definition of Impending

verb

  1. To hang or be suspended over (something); to overhang.
  2. Figuratively to hang over (someone) as a threat or danger.
  3. To threaten to happen; to be about to happen, to be imminent.
  4. To pay.

adjective

  1. Approaching; drawing near; about to happen or expected to happen.

    "I have no time right now because of an impending paper submission deadline."

Anagrams of Impending

No exact anagrams found for "impending". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Impending"

Impending is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Impending" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "impending" is a high-scoring word.