Synonyms of afoot

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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

Should Guimaraes be deemed ready after his cameo at Villa Park, a new midfield configuration could be afoot this weekend. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Changes are afoot in your one-on-one relationships, Sagittarius. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Martha-Mary Chapel, Sudbury Reverend Bryce (Toby Huss) presides over the town church, where mysterious ringing bells seem to indicate something dark is afoot. — Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Neighboring Louisiana is doing only a little better than that, and a movement is afoot to restore that state’s bear population. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

The aggressive call-buying suggests gold bulls think regime change could be afoot. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

The Bagel remains open for business as usual, and Barsky said plans are still afoot to open a new location for that historic restaurant in Glenview. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

Deadline revealed Tuesday that early-stage plans are already afoot to launch a new TV festival in Edinburgh. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 July 2026

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