C2
eminence vs imminence vs prominence
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| eminencenoun/ˈem.ə.nəns/ | Meaning the quality of being famous and highly respected, especially in a profession or field of study | Goes with rise to eminence | Example Professor Ngo Bao Chau rose to eminence after winning the Fields Medal. |
| imminencenoun/ˈɪm.ɪ.nəns/ | Meaning The fact that something, usually unpleasant, is going to happen very soon. | Goes with — | Example The imminence of the storm made everyone hurry to bring the boats ashore. |
| prominencenoun/ˈprɑː.mɪ.nəns/ | Meaning the state of being well known or important, or of being easy to notice | Goes with rise to prominence | Example The writer rose to prominence after her first novel won a major prize. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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