Synonyms of afoot

afoot 1 of 2

adjective

ə-ˈfu̇t 

as in ongoing

being in progress or development

plans are afoot for a new sports stadium in the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ongoing
• operating
• proceeding
• happening
• going
• working
• advancing
• functioning
• continuing
• afloat
• alive
• gaining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• halted
• stopped
• arrested
• ended
• stalled
• receding
• retrogressing
• regressing

afoot

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adverb

ə-ˈfu̇t 

as in under weigh

in progress

although the drug just got released, research for a more effective medication is already afoot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• under weigh
• under way

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delayed
• suspended
• postponed
• deferred

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of afoot

Adjective

Climate change is an accelerant for troubles that are already afoot. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Deadline can reveal that early-stage plans are afoot to launch a new TV festival in Edinburgh. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 July 2026

Late-night headlights, unusual vehicle track marks or missing trees could be signs a timber thief is afoot. — Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact, 20 July 2026

Big changes are afoot at James Cohan Gallery, which launched its new identity as NORR COHAN on July 15. — News Desk, Artforum, 15 July 2026

His early departure from the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup left fans worried that something was afoot or maybe a-ankle with him. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

By the end of the day, both women would be dead, and a nationwide search for them would be afoot. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026

That touched off speculation that perhaps a bachelorette party or some kind of pre-wedding celebration was afoot. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026

Exciting infrastructure plans are afoot in Europe also, as a number of audacious underground mega tunnels are redrawing the railway map of the continent. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 June 2026