afoot

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ʌˈfʊt/

• Audio (UK)

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Adjective

Positive afoot

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (never before the noun) being planned or happening

   Plans are afoot for new houses to be built.

   There are moves afoot to introduce stricter rules.

Synonyms

• astir

Related words

• foot