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. | ||