afoot

/əˈfʊt/
adjective
  1. In the process of happening or being planned; underway.
    • Plans are afoot to renovate the old library.
    • Something suspicious was afoot in the quiet neighborhood.
    • There are rumors afoot that the company will merge.
  2. On foot; walking rather than riding.
    • The travelers were afoot for the last leg of the journey.
    • The hikers preferred to be afoot in the mountains.
    • With no car available, they went afoot to the market.
Antonyms
adverb
  1. On foot; by walking.
    • Many pilgrims journey afoot to the shrine.
    • They set out afoot at dawn.
    • The scouts traveled afoot through the forest.
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