 afoot |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] on foot; walking | |
| Examples: | "they went to the village afoot" "quail are hunted either afoot or on horseback" |
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| 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" |
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| Related terms: | moving | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] currently in progress | |
| Synonyms: | underway | |
| Examples: | "there is mischief afoot" "plans are afoot" "preparations for the trial are underway" |
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| Related terms: | current | |
| Similar spelling: |
aft |
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