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May 21, 2012
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Synonyms for afoot

Adjective

1. afoot(predicate), moving (vs. nonmoving)
usage: traveling by foot; "she was afoot when I saw her this morning"
2. afoot(predicate), underway, current (vs. noncurrent)
usage: currently in progress; "there is mischief afoot"; "plans are afoot"; "preparations for the trial are underway"

Adverb

1. afoot
usage: on foot; walking; "they went to the village afoot"; "quail are hunted either afoot or on horseback"
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