Former and Imminent

Former

Former adjective - Having been such at some previous time.

Imminent is an antonym for former.

Nearby Word: formerly

Imminent

Imminent adjective - Giving signs of immediate occurrence.
Usage example: a storm is imminent, so you should seek shelter now

Former is an antonym for imminent.

Nearby Words: imminence, imminently

Both words in one sentence

  • In Human Error Processor, Section 9 have removed More Dakka from a suitcase as they're expecting an imminent attack, only to be startled by their former colleague Motoko walking in on them.
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