Monday, August 23, 2010

Grammar Rules: Eminent vs Imminent

Yet another "sounds similar" set of words. Eminent and Imminent. Two words with very different meanings.

Eminent:
"Well-known"

Examples:
This gum is eminent.
He's an eminent scientist.
Harry Potter is eminent.
My books will be eminent. (One can hope! :-))

Imminent:
"About to happen"

Examples:
Charles' arrival is imminent.
It's imminent after five months.
My leaving isn't imminent.
Your life is imminent.

Have a great day!

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