Adjectives of Temporal Distance

Recent

/ri:sənt/

simplified /reesēnt/

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[ Adjective ]

having happened, started, or been done only a short time ago

Imminent

/ɪmənənt/

simplified /imēnēnt/

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ɪ

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[ Adjective ]

(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

Impending

/ɪmpɛndɪng/

simplified /impending/

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ɪ

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ɛ

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[ Adjective ]

about to happen soon, often with a sense of threat or urgency

Contemporary

/kəntɛmpərɛri/

simplified /kēntempēreri/

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ɛ

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[ Adjective ]

belonging to the current era

Current

/kɜrənt/

simplified /kērēnt/

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ɜ

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[ Adjective ]

happening or existing in the present time

Prehistoric

/prihɪstɔ:rɪk/

simplified /prihistaawrik/

p

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[ Adjective ]

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

Later

/leɪtər/

simplified /leitēr/

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eɪ

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occurring at a more advanced time or stage

Looming

/lu:mɪng/

simplified /looming/

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[ Adjective ]

approaching or coming soon, often with a sense of concern or importance