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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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

Couples hold hands and linger, pausing as they realize a performance is underway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The largest portion of the project to fix and expand the Hudson Tunnel is currently underway, and considered the biggest infrastructure project in the country.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Efforts to reduce nitrogen pollution are already underway because of concerns about biodiversity loss and air quality.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

But she could see that a search was underway.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld