1
[ adverb ] on foot; walking

Examples

"they went to the village afoot" "quail are hunted either afoot or on horseback"

Used in print

(The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)

The citrus tones popular in clothing are also to be found afoot .

2
[ adjective ] traveling by foot

Synonyms

walking

Examples

"she was afoot when I saw her this morning" "a walking tour of the town" "a walking and talking doll"

Related terms

moving

3
[ adjective ] currently in progress

Synonyms

underway

Examples

"there is mischief afoot" "plans are afoot" "preparations for the trial are underway"

Related terms

current

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Rhymes with

foot forefoot underfoot blackfoot barefoot goosefoot bigfoot coltsfoot

Phonetic and Homophones

AH0 F UH1 T

Similar Spelling

aft

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