afoot Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite traveling by foot
    • she was afoot when I saw her this morning
  2. adjective satellite currently in progress
    underway.
    • there is mischief afoot
    • plans are afoot
    • preparations for the trial are underway
  3. adverb on foot; walking
    • they went to the village afoot
    • quail are hunted either afoot or on horseback

WordNet

A*foot" adverb
Etymology
Pref. a- + foot.
Definitions
  1. On foot.
    We 'll walk afoot a while. Shak.
  2. Fig.: In motion; in action; astir; in progress.
    The matter being afoot. Shak.

Webster 1913