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afoot

 

[ ษ™หˆfสŠt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in progress

The term 'afoot' is often used to describe something that is in progress or currently happening. It can imply that an event or activity is underway or being organized. This word is particularly common in literature and conveys a sense of movement or development concerning plans or events. It can also suggest that things are about to change or that someone is preparing for action.

Synonyms

in progress, ongoing, underway

Examples of usage

  • There are plans afoot for a new project.
  • Rumors of a celebration are afoot.
  • Changes are afoot in the company.
  • A new strategy is afoot to increase sales.

Translations

Translations of the word "afoot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น em andamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฒ เคฐเคนเคพ เคนเฅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช im Gange

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sedang berlangsung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒ ะฟั€ะพั†ะตัั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ w toku

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฒ่กŒไธญใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en cours

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ en marcha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท devam eden

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„ํ–‰ ์ค‘์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŠุฏ ุงู„ุชู†ููŠุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ v procesu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ v procese

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ›่กŒไธญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ v teku

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญ framkvรฆmd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะทะตะณะต ะฐััƒะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฅแƒ›แƒ”แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prosesdษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ en marcha

Etymology

The word 'afoot' dates back to the late 14th century and is derived from the Middle English term 'afoote', which combines the prefix 'a-' meaning 'on' or 'in', with 'foot', indicating something that is done on foot rather than from another position or means. The original literal meaning indicated that something was being done on foot, implying activity and mobility. Over the centuries, the term evolved to encompass a broader sense of being in progress or underway, reflecting an ongoing action or development. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in literature and discussions about events or plans, highlighting its versatility in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,328, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.