English adjective: afoot | |||
1. | afoot traveling by foot | ||
Samples | She was afoot when I saw her this morning. | ||
Similar | moving | ||
Antonyms | nonmoving, unmoving | ||
2. | afoot currently in progress | ||
Samples | There is mischief afoot. Plans are afoot. Preparations for the trial are underway. | ||
Synonyms | underway | ||
Similar | current | ||
Antonyms | noncurrent | ||
English adverb: afoot | |||
1. | afoot on foot; walking | ||
Samples | They went to the village afoot. Quail are hunted either afoot or on horseback. | ||