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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instant [adjective]

happening or made very quickly and easily

Ex: The company offers instant access to online services for its customers .

immediate [adjective]

done or performed without any time gap

Ex: The teacher provided immediate feedback on the students ' assignments .

recent [adjective]

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

Ex: I watched their recent match and they played very well .

about [adjective]

out of bed and moving around

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imminent [adjective]

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

Ex: The doctor warned the patient of the imminent risk of heart attack if lifestyle changes were not made .

upcoming [adjective]

about to come to pass

Ex: The company is excited about its upcoming product launch .

impending [adjective]

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

Ex: The teacher warned the students about the impending exam .

contemporary [adjective]

belonging to the current era

Ex: I enjoy movies and TV shows that reflect contemporary cultural experiences .

current [adjective]

happening or existing in the present time

Ex: The current weather forecast predicts sunny skies for the weekend .

prehistoric [adjective]

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

Ex: The museum exhibit showcased prehistoric fossils of dinosaurs and other ancient creatures .

pending [adjective]

awaiting a decision, resolution, or completion

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bygone [adjective]

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

Ex: The bygone era of steam locomotives is remembered fondly by train enthusiasts .

foreseeable [adjective]

capable of being reasonably predicted

Ex: It 's important to plan for foreseeable expenses in the budget .

instantaneous [adjective]

occurring or done immediately, with no delay

Ex: With the push of a button , the car 's acceleration was instantaneous .

later [adjective]

occurring at a more advanced time or stage

Ex: She made plans to meet her friend at a later time .

looming [adjective]

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

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Adjectives of Time and Place
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