underway

Meanings

• adjective

  In progress; ongoing.

  - "The construction project is underway."
  - "The research is underway and should be completed by the end of the year."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with underway
way , day , play , may , stray

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. underway () : This term itself
   

2. underweigh () : Weighing less than
   

3. underway (English (Australian, New Zealand)) : On one's way
   

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Variants

List of all variants of underway that leads to same result
underway , under way

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Forms

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under way, underwent, undergoes, undergoing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'under way' or 'under sail' in nautical terms.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'underway' was first used in the English language in the late 15th century.

2. In the United States Navy, 'Underway, Steady' is a command given to indicate that a ship is ready for action.

3. In the context of aviation, 'underway' refers to an aircraft that is airborne and in flight.

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Related Concepts

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1. progress: The state or act of continuing towards a goal or objective.

2. ongoing: Still happening or underway.

3. nautical terms: Terms used in navigation and maritime activities.

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Culture

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Underway has been used in various contexts, including literature and music. In the novel 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville, the phrase 'underway' is used to describe the ship's progress towards its destination.

How to Memorize "underway"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship sailing out to sea. The ship is underway, meaning it's in motion and making progress towards its destination.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'underway' with the idea of progress or motion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Under Way' to remember the meaning: 'Under' represents 'under' or 'below', and 'way' represents 'motion' or 'progress'.

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