What is the meaning of afoot?

adjective

  • Traveling by foot.
    • usage: "she was afoot when I saw her this morning"
  • Currently in progress.
    • usage: "there is mischief afoot"; "plans are afoot"; "preparations for the trial are underway"

adverb

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