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Under way vs. Underway
Under way
/ˌʌndər ˈweɪ/Examples:
The project is finally under way after many delays.The ship set sail and was under way by dawn.With the renovations under way, the museum will reopen soon.
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Underway
/ˌʌndəˈweɪ/Examples:
The renovation project is finally underway.With the meeting underway, decisions were being made.The research expedition got underway at dawn.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- "Under way" is two words, while "underway" is one word.
- "Under way" is often used in a more traditional or nautical context.
- Remember, "underway" is often used when something is physically moving or progressing on its own.
- Use "under way" for a sense of something in progress but initiated by an external action or command.
- Think of "underway" like "ongoing" — one word that suggests continuous action.
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