imminent meaning in Hindi

imminent in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2023 T-2 Spelling

   Select the misspelt word.

   AiminentBreticentCtemperamentDpertinent
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) iminent

   Solution
   • iminent – Incorrect.
   • The correct spelling is imminent (with a double m).
   • Imminent means “about to happen soon.” The double-consonant pattern is common in English before a short vowel + suffix, e.g., commit → commitment.
   • reticent – Correct.
   • Means “reserved” or “disinclined to speak.”
   • temperament – Correct.
   • Refers to a person’s nature or habitual disposition.
   • pertinent – Correct.
   • Means “relevant” or “applicable to the matter in hand.”
   Hence, the only misspelt word is iminent → imminent.

2. SSC MTS 2024 Synonyms

   Select the word that has the same meaning (SYNONYM) as the underlined word in the given sentence.
   The town, where Haruki lived, stood in imminent danger of tidal waves.

   AimmaculateBeminentCprominentDimpending
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) impending

   Answer: impending
   Explanation:
   The underlined word "imminent" means likely to happen very soon – निकट भविष्य में होने वाला / आसन्न.
   We need a synonym that conveys the same sense of approaching or about to happen.
   Let’s examine the options:
   • immaculate – perfectly clean or flawless – एकदम साफ़ / निर्दोष → ❌ Not related
   • eminent – famous or respected (especially for people) – प्रसिद्ध → ❌ Not the same meaning
   • prominent – well-known or noticeable – प्रमुख / प्रसिद्ध → ❌ Doesn’t convey urgency
   • impending – about to happen; approaching – आसन्न / शीघ्र घटित होने वाला → ✅ Correct synonym
   Correct sentence:
   The town, where Haruki lived, stood in impending danger of tidal waves.

3. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Synonyms

   Identify the synonym of 'Imminent'.

   ADistantBApproachingCDelayedDPostponed
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Approaching

   The word 'Imminent' means about to happen, impending, or near in time.
   Option 2 (Approaching) is correct because it means coming closer or about to occur, which is the closest synonym.
   Option 1 (Distant) is wrong as it means far away in time or space, the opposite of imminent.
   Option 3 (Delayed) is wrong because it means postponed or held back, opposite in meaning.
   Option 4 (Postponed) is wrong as it means moved to a later time, opposite to imminent.

4. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) Synonyms

   Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
   Dark clouds signaled an imminent storm.

   ADelayedBCertainCApproachingDImaginary
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Approaching

   Meaning: imminent = about to happen very soon *(आसन्न, सिर पर खड़ा)*.
   approaching = coming nearer in time or space *(निकट आता हुआ)*.
   Dark clouds signal a storm that is about to arrive.
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B Delayed = happening later than expected *(विलंबित)* — the opposite idea.
   #B Certain = sure to happen *(निश्चित)* — imminent is about nearness in time, not certainty.
   #B Imaginary = existing only in the mind *(काल्पनिक)* — the clouds point to a real storm.
   
   Answer: Approaching
   
   *Do not confuse imminent (about to happen) with eminent (famous) and immanent (inherent).*

5. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Imminent

   AImpendingBDistantCIgnorantDUnyielding
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Impending

   Explanation:
   The word “Imminent” means something that is about to happen very soon, especially something threatening or important (निकट, आसन्न, जल्द होने वाला).
   The word “Impending” has the same meaning — it refers to an event that is looming or expected to happen soon.
   ✅ Hence, it's the most appropriate synonym.
   ❌ Why other options are incorrect:
   • Distant – means far away (भविष्य में दूर) — opposite in meaning
   • Ignorant – means lacking knowledge (अज्ञानी) — unrelated
   • Unyielding – means firm or stubborn (अडिग) — not related to timing
   ✅ Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of “Imminent” is: Impending.

Examples

• “Dark clouds suggested an imminent storm.”

imminent – questions

What is the meaning of imminent in Hindi?

imminent means “आसन्न, निकटस्थ” in Hindi. In English: About to happen very soon.

What are the synonyms of imminent?

Synonyms of imminent: impending, forthcoming, approaching, near.

What is the opposite of imminent?

Antonyms of imminent: distant, remote.

Has imminent been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – imminent has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level), SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CPO 2023 T-2, SSC CHSL 2023 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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