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 each of these explanations ignores the more intriguing possibility: that there is something afoot in metropolitan America drawing voters toward Donald Trump.

From Slate

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

There are plans afoot to add more journeys.

From BBC

The decision Monday to close off media access only added more fuel to the fire, as fans wondered if major change might be afoot at USC.

From Los Angeles Times