underway vs under way
underway
Definitions
adjective
- currently in progress
Examples
Just ahead, the Democratic ticket is official, and the game is underway.
During the hustle of everyone getting underway someone tripped the anchor that we used to stabilize our dinghy.
Work is underway to repair the Taj Mahal's marble facade.
under way
Definitions
adverb
- in motion; set in motion
Examples
The Indian monsoon is now under way.
Because metering would be such a major change, trials are under way to assess the likely benefits and costs.
Another restrictive manoeuvre gets under way.
