Definitions

underway

[uhn-der-wey, uhn-der-wey] / ˈʌn dərˌweɪ, ˈʌn dərˈweɪ /

ADJECTIVE

in motion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afoot ongoing

WEAK

advancing begun commenced in progress initiated moving started undertaken

Antonyms

WEAK

halted stopped

Example Sentences

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An investigation is underway to establish what happened and any possible motive.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

His announcement came as prom season was underway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

She said "immediate action" to contain and eradicate the parasite that has raised fears over the beef supply was underway.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Detailed testing is still underway, but the material resembles malachite, a copper-rich mineral that can be processed to produce copper.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

But she could see that a search was underway.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld