As verbs the difference between pending and fending
is that pending is present participle of lang=en while fending is present participle of fend.
As an adjective pending
is awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation.
As a preposition pending
is while waiting for something; until.
pending
English
Verb
(head)
Adjective
(
en adjective)
awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation
begun but not completed
about to happen; imminent or impending
See also
* impending