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Adjectives of Time and Place - Adjectives of Temporal Distance

These adjectives describe the perceived proximity or remoteness of events or time periods, conveying attributes such as "immediate", "recent", "upcoming", etc.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Time and Place
instant
[Adjective]

happening or made very quickly and easily

Ex: The new software instant results with just a few clicks .
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immediate
[Adjective]

done or performed without any time gap

Ex: The doctor immediate treatment to the patient in critical condition .
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recent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: In recent past , the company faced challenges adapting to the rapidly changing market .
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about
[Adjective]

out of bed and moving around

Ex: The elderly couple enjoyed being about, visiting friends and running errands in their neighborhood.
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imminent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The soldiers braced for imminent attack from the enemy forces .
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upcoming
[Adjective]

about to come to pass

Ex: upcoming holiday season brings anticipation of family gatherings .
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impending
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The clock ticking down signaled impending end of the game , leaving little time for a comeback .
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contemporary
[Adjective]

belonging to the current era

Ex: Her novel contemporary issues that parallel ongoing social changes .
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current
[Adjective]

happening or existing in the present time

Ex: The team is current projects that aim to revolutionize the industry 's approach to sustainability .
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prehistoric
[Adjective]

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

Ex: Researchers use carbon dating to determine the age prehistoric artifacts .
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pending
[Adjective]

awaiting a decision, resolution, or completion

Ex: The application is pending approval from the admissions committee.
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bygone
[Adjective]

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

Ex: bygone tradition of handwritten letters has been replaced by email and text messages .
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foreseeable
[Adjective]

capable of being reasonably predicted

Ex: The teacher provided guidance on how to foreseeable challenges in the project .
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instantaneous
[Adjective]

occurring or done immediately, with no delay

Ex: The internet instantaneous communication across the globe .
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later
[Adjective]

occurring at a more advanced time or stage

Ex: The decision on the proposal was deferred to later meeting .
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looming
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The looming decision by the board of directors had everyone on edge.
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