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afoot

[ uh-foot ]

adverb

  1. on foot; walking:

    I came afoot.

  2. astir; in progress:

    There is mischief afoot.



afoot

/ əˈfʊt /

adjective

  1. in circulation or operation; astir

    mischief was afoot

  2. on or by foot
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of afoot1

First recorded in 1175–1225, afoot is from Middle English a fote, on fote. See a- 1, foot
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Example Sentences

It looks like he abandoned the family, but Morgan knows there’s something else afoot.

It became apparent change was afoot six days later when Trumpov began to publicly flatter Kennedy, while the Democratic National Convention was in full swing and buoyed by Harris’ energetic candidacy.

With imprisoned Feathers possessing alarmingly honed hacking skills, however, sinister doings will soon be afoot.

Most of the researchers said that despite the changes afoot, there is hope that many of the gains made will be preserved.

In this case, I think it’s pretty far afoot.

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