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

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

Example Sentences

But others, including several waste experts and community organizers across the Los Angeles region, say change is afoot.

From Los Angeles Times

“We knew there was criminal activity afoot there for a long time, so we’re not going to ignore criminal activity,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“And just like last year, there are new variants afoot.”

From Los Angeles Times

Australia's sledging perhaps masked some of their own struggles as they build towards hosting an Ashes series against England, with captain Pat Cummins hinting changes could be afoot for a forthcoming tour to West Indies.

From BBC

“So we made it very, very clear right from the get-go that if we smelled something like that was afoot, we would walk into court and have the case dismissed on our own.”

From Los Angeles Times