What does AFOOT mean?

Parts of Speech:

Adverb

Definitions:

1. In preparation or progress; happening or beginning to happen. Example: "rumors were afoot"
2. In circulation; astir. Example: "there were plans afoot for a new book"

Pronunciations:

• US: /əˈfʊt/
• UK: /əˈfuːt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "afoot" comes from the Middle English word "on fot," which means "on foot." It was first used in the 15th century and has been used ever since. It is commonly used in English to describe something that is happening or beginning to happen, or something that is in circulation or astir.

Synonyms:

• Underway
• In progress
• On the move
• Active
• Stirring

Related Words:

• Afire
• Ahead
• After
• Aisle
• Aloft

Example Sentences:

1. The police believed that something was afoot when they saw the suspicious activity in the neighborhood.
2. There were rumors afoot that the company was going to lay off some employees.
3. Plans were afoot for a new shopping center in the downtown area.