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Eminent vs. Imminent 

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"Eminent" vs. "Imminent" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

These words are completely different from one another. 'Imminent' refers to something that is likely to happen soon, whereas, 'eminent' describes a famous, distinguished, and prominent person or thing.

Differences

As stated above, these two words are completely different from each other. 'Eminent' is used when we want to describe someone with a particular quality that makes them distinct from others. Look below:

Example

An eminent singer she is!

Anya Taylor-Joy's performance in Last Night in Soho was eminent.

'Imminent', on the other hand, is used when we want to indicate that something is going to happen soon. Check out the following examples:

Example

The foreseer has sensed imminent danger.

The Queen's arrival in Queens Island is imminent.

Similarities

As stated above, these two words have no similarities.

Are They Interchangeable?

These two words cannot be used interchangeably because they are totally different. One refers to being distinguished whereas, the other refers to something happening soon. Compare:

Example

✓ Due to recent financial crises, it is imminent that the country might go bankrupt.

X Due to recent financial crises, it is eminent that the country might go bankrupt.

As you can see, this one makes no sense.

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