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underway Synonyms

Another word for underway

Choosing another word for underway depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having started and currently in progress; actively happening or being done.

Usage Example

"Preparations for the annual science symposium are already well in progress."

Strongest
in progress
ongoing
Strong
afoot
proceeding
begun

• adverb (Context 2)

Into operation or motion; while in progress or moving.

Usage Example

"The expedition got in progress early in the morning before the heat became intense."

Strongest
in progress
in motion
Strong
afoot

• adjective (Context 3)

Moving through the water and not at anchor, moored, or aground (especially of a ship or boat).

Usage Example

"The ferry was finally moving after a brief delay at the harbor."

Strong
moving
sailing
steaming

Opposites of underway

The opposite of underway shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

anchored
unstarted
moored
finished
docked
stationary
completed
halted
See all opposites of underway

• Nearby Words

undervaluation
undervalue
underwater
underway
underwear
underweight
underwhelm

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Underway. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/underway
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