Adjectives of Time and Place - Adjectives of Temporal Distance

happening or made very quickly and easily

done or performed without any time gap

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

out of bed and moving around

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

about to come to pass

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

belonging to the current era

happening, done, or existing in the present time

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

awaiting a decision, resolution, or completion

belonging to an earlier time, typically something that is no longer in existence or relevant

capable of being reasonably predicted or expected

occurring or done immediately, with no delay

occurring at a more advanced time or stage

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