Impend ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Impend ( verb )

1. To be about to happen or occur, especially in a threatening way.
2. To be likely to happen soon.

Origin:

From latin impendere, from in- (in) + pendere (to hang).

Examples:

1. The storm impended and people took cover.
2. The deadline impended and the team worked harder to finish the project.
3. The end of the world impended according to the ancient prophecy.
4. The financial crisis impended and the government intervened.
5. The war impended and the country prepared for battle.

(As a noun)

Impend ( noun )

1. To be about to happen or occur, especially in a threatening way.
2. To be likely to happen soon.

Origin:

From latin impendere, from in- (in) + pendere (to hang).

Examples:

1. The storm impended and people took cover.
2. The deadline impended and the team worked harder to finish the project.
3. The end of the world impended according to the ancient prophecy.
4. The financial crisis impended and the government intervened.
5. The war impended and the country prepared for battle.