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pend·ing
 pending
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- pronunciation:
- pen
dihng
- parts of speech:
- preposition, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
in the period of waiting; until.
pending a decision from the court |
| definition 2: |
in the period during.
pending these deliberations |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
awaiting action or a decision.
our pending proposalthe pending legislation- antonyms:
- closed
- similar words:
- up in the air
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| definition 2: |
about to happen; imminent.
the pending storm |
| related words: |
future |
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