afoot Sentence Examples

  1. There are rumors afoot that the company is planning a major restructuring.
  2. With the election season afoot, political campaigns are gaining momentum.
  3. The detectives sensed that something suspicious was afoot in the quiet neighborhood.
  4. Plans are afoot to renovate the old building and convert it into a community center.
  5. Discussions are afoot among the team members regarding the upcoming project deadlines.
  6. A sense of excitement is afoot as preparations are made for the grand opening of the new store.
  7. The news of a potential merger is afoot, causing speculation among industry analysts.
  8. With the holiday season afoot, the town is adorned with festive decorations.
  9. There is a transformation afoot in the technology sector as new innovations emerge.
  10. The community is buzzing with anticipation as preparations are afoot for the annual festival.

afoot Meaning

Wordnet

afoot (s)

traveling by foot

currently in progress

Wordnet

afoot (r)

on foot; walking

Webster

afoot (adv.)

On foot.

Fig.: In motion; in action; astir; in progress.

FAQs About the word afoot

traveling by foot, currently in progress, on foot; walkingOn foot., Fig.: In motion; in action; astir; in progress.

operating, proceeding,ongoing,happening, going, working, afloat, alive, continuing, functioning

halted, stopped, stalled, arrested, stopped,halted, ended, ended, stalled, arrested

There are rumors afoot that the company is planning a major restructuring.

With the election season afoot, political campaigns are gaining momentum.

The detectives sensed that something suspicious was afoot in the quiet neighborhood.

Plans are afoot to renovate the old building and convert it into a community center.