afoot

Definition of Afoot in English :

1. afoot

traveling by foot

Example Sentences:
'she was afoot when I saw her this morning'

2. afoot, underway

currently in progress

Example Sentences:
'there is mischief afoot'
'plans are afoot'
'preparations for the trial are underway'

3. afoot

on foot; walking

Example Sentences:
'they went to the village afoot'
'quail are hunted either afoot or on horseback'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Afoot

adjective, adverb (postpositive)

1.

in circulation or operation; astir

mischief was afoot

2.

on or by foot

adverb

1.

on foot; walking

2.

in motion or operation; in progress; astir

adv. & adj.

1. On foot; walking.

2. In the process of being carried out; astir: plans afoot to resign.