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Underway

Description

Underway, as an adverb, refers to something that is in progress or ongoing. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is in motion or happening.

As a noun, underway refers to the act of starting or beginning something.

As a preposition, underway means the process of being carried out or executed.

Examples

Adverb:

1. The construction work is underway at the new shopping mall.
2. The negotiations between the two countries are still underway.
3. We can't leave the party now; the celebrations are still underway.

Adjective:

1. The underway ship slowly made its way out of the harbor.
2. The workers hurried to complete the underway project before the deadline.
3. She noticed several underway cars passing by as she waited at the traffic light.

Noun:

1. The underway of the event started with a speech from the organizer.
2. He was excited about the underway of his new business venture.
3. We need to plan the underway carefully to ensure a successful outcome.

Preposition:

1. The implementation of the new policy is already underway.
2. They had to interrupt the meeting as the emergency evacuation procedures were underway.
3. The investigation into the case is currently underway, and the authorities are gathering evidence.

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