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Underway vs. Under way

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"Underway" vs. "Under way" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both refer to something being worked on. However, 'underway' is an adjective, while, 'underway' is an adverb.

Differences

'Underway' is an adjective, whereas, 'under way' is an adverb. Check out the examples below:

Analyses is still underway, but we have a long way to go.

The meetings are underway.

Similarities

Both point out that something is in progress. Look below:

The creation of humanity is under way.

The underway transformation will be over in a month.

Similarities

They both indicate something being under construction.

Are They interchangeable?

Nowaday, people tend to use the one-word spelling more, so they can be used interchangeably. Compare:

✓ Improving customer service is still under way.

✓ Improving customer service is still underway.

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