afoot
IPA: ʌfˈʊt
adjective
- (predicative) That is on foot, in motion, in action, in progress.
adverb
- On foot. (means of locomotion, walking)
- On foot. (support of the body, standing)
- (figurative) In motion; in action; astir; stirring; in progress.
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Examples of "afoot" in Sentences
- There are rumors afoot of a new business opening up in town
- With the election season afoot, candidates were busy campaigning and rallying their supporters
- The detective sensed that something suspicious was afoot in the quiet neighborhood
- Plans were afoot to renovate the old building and turn it into a community center
- As the project deadline approached, everyone worked diligently to ensure that all tasks were afoot
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