Antonyms for in the offing


Grammar : Adj
Spell : aw-fing, of-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɔ fɪŋ, ˈɒf ɪŋ


Definition of in the offing

Origin :
  • in phrase in the offing, 1779, from nautical term offing "the more distant part of the sea as seen from the shore" (1620s), from off (q.v.) + noun suffix -ing (1). Originally the phrase meant "in the distant future;" modern sense of "impending" developed 1914.
  • As in near : adj close in time; forthcoming
  • As in pending : adj about to happen
  • As in coming : adj approaching, promising
  • As in future : adj to come; expected
  • As in imminent : adj at hand, on the way
  • As in impending : adj forthcoming

Synonyms for in the offing

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