Eminent vs Imminent – what is the difference?

Eminent and Imminent are often mixed up. Eminent (adjective) means (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere./ (of a positive quality) present to a notable degree. · Synonym: Distinguished, Renowned, Esteemed, Pre-Eminent, Notable, Noteworthy, Prestigious, Important, Significant. · Example: As one of the most eminent physicists of the twentieth century, Albert Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1921, while Imminent (adjective) means About to happen/ likely to occur at any moment. · Synonym: Impending, At Hand, Close, Near, Approaching, Fast Approaching, Coming, Forthcoming. · Example: When the Secret Service arrived, everyone knew the president’s arrival was imminent.