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afoot

UK/əˈfʊt/ US/əˈfʉt/ uncommon
adverb (1) adjective (2)

adverb

1.

on foot; walking

  • “they went to the village afoot”
  • “quail are hunted either afoot or on horseback”

adjective

1.

traveling by foot

  • “she was afoot when I saw her this morning”
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2.

currently in progress

  • “there is mischief afoot”
  • “plans are afoot”
  • “preparations for the trial are underway”
Synonyms
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Origin

From a- + foot.

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