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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Underway replenishments involve transferring supplies and fuel between two ships sailing side-by-side.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Underway at Reading where Port Vale are the visitors in League One.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024

The AIS tracking status of the Panama-flagged Asphalt Princess was "Underway Using Engine" early on Wednesday, according to Refinitiv ship tracking data.

From Reuters • Aug. 4, 2021

Underway on Wednesday: it’s YALCON, the national convention of Young Americans for Liberty, which stands behind liberty of course, along with less government.

From Washington Times • Jul. 24, 2018

Underway are more “Star Wars”-related movies, Indiana Jones vehicles, “Avatar” films and a “Jurassic World” sequel.

From New York Times • Dec. 21, 2015