B2
impending vs pending
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| impendingadjective/ɪmˈpen.dɪŋ/ | Meaning About to happen soon, often something bad. | Goes with — | Example Everyone on the island felt worried about the impending storm. |
| pendingadjective/ˈpen.dɪŋ/ | Meaning waiting to be decided, settled or completed | Goes with pending approval | Example Several lawsuits against the company are still pending. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The transfer is approval by the manager.