Things You'll Need:
- Desire to spell 'under way' and 'underway' correctly
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Step 1
The donkeys got under way carrying the heavy loads.Spell under way as two words
Use a space when spelling under way, making it two words. The words 'under way,' spelled as two words, are adverbs. An adverb describes a verb.
'Under way' means something that is beginning or starting.
Example: The donkeys began their work and got under way carrying the heavy loads. -
Step 2
The plane prepared for underway fueling.Spell underway as one word
Spell he word 'underway' as one word. Underway is an adjective. An adjective describes a noun.
'Underway' means something that occurs during travel.
Example: The airplane prepared for underway fueling so it did not have to land during the long flight -
Step 3
Distinguish between 'under way' and 'underway.'
'Under way' is misspelled as 'underway' often. The word 'underway' when used correctly is seldom used. 'Under way' is the correct spelling in nearly all cases.
Using the correct spelling can make your writing have more impact.
Comments
Gottaloveit said
on 7/13/2009 I too love these grammar (spelled that 'grammer...') articles. I could have sworn though, that it was underweigh...
rickmac said
on 7/13/2009 Great article. I can see why this is one of the most misspelled words. But you made it clear as spring water under way on its journey.
Gottaloveit said
on 6/1/2009 I love your grammar/spelling articles. I believe I'm a prime offender for misspelling underway....oops.
e-Rambler said
on 3/28/2009 Thanks Peggy! I learned something new today.
jamaclassics said
on 3/27/2009 This article was under way when I spilled coffee 0n my underwear, which is the way I wear it while underway because coffee is my fuel.