Adjectives of Temporal Distance

a very brief period of time

For an instant, she thought she saw someone standing in the shadows.

taking place or existing now

The immediate concern for the company was how to handle the financial crisis.

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

He is worried about his recent health problems.

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

I read an interesting article about health and fitness.

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

With tensions escalating between the two countries, war seemed imminent.

about to come to pass

The school announced upcoming events for the month.

to be about to happen or to threaten to occur, typically used to describe a looming event or situation

Dark clouds impend over the horizon, suggesting an approaching storm.

belonging to the current era

We studied the contemporary political landscape to understand today's issues.

happening or existing in the present time

The current economic conditions are challenging for many businesses.

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

Archaeologists discovered prehistoric artifacts in the cave.

awaiting a decision, resolution, or completion

The approval of the project is pending final review.

past events or experiences that are considered over and should be put aside or forgotten

Let’s not dwell on bygones; it’s time to move forward.

capable of being reasonably predicted

The consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly foreseeable.

occurring or done immediately, with no delay

The camera captured the image with an instantaneous click.

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

The late delivery of the package inconvenienced the recipient.

to appear as a large shape that is unclear, particularly in a manner that is threatening

Dark storm clouds began to loom on the horizon, signaling an approaching thunderstorm.