on the way

The phrase "on the way" is versatile and commonly used to describe progress, imminent arrival, or actions occurring during a journey.

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Definition

A2General

(common)In the process of traveling to a particular destination.

Example

I'm on the way to the grocery store.

B1General

(common)Approaching or about to happen soon.

Example

More rain is on the way.

B1General

(common)Happening during a journey or trip.

Example

I picked up some coffee on the way to work.

B1General

(common)In progress or being accomplished.

Example

The project is on the way to completion.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the way":

on one's way en route on the way out one's way in the way on the road down the way on its way out down the road this way in the way of on the go under way that way in the process of by way of going on go one's way coming and going on the come coming through on course coming on way back on track each way go by get there on the make way on foot long way around en passant come along