UNDERWAY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
currently in progress
Example: there is mischief afoot; plans are afoot; preparations for the trial are underway
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "underway" comes from Dutch onderweg.
🔗 Related Words
under – A related word in the same word family.
way – A related word in the same word family.
under – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Shakespeare alone introduced over 1,700 new words to English—many we still use today!