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afoot Synonyms

Another word for afoot

Choosing another word for afoot depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

In preparation or progress; happening or beginning to happen.

Usage Example

"Major organizational changes are underway at the publishing house."

Strongest
underway
Strong
brewing
ongoing
astir
happening
developing

• adverb (Context 2)

By walking rather than riding or driving; on foot.

Usage Example

"We left our bicycles at the trailhead and traveled on foot through the dense forest."

Strongest
on foot

• adjective (Context 3)

Moving or traveling on foot rather than in a vehicle or on horseback; walking.

Usage Example

"With the mountain pass blocked by snow, the rangers were soon walking."

Strongest
walking
Strong
pedestrian

• adverb (Context 4)

In active existence, operation, or circulation.

Usage Example

"A bold new initiative was set underway by the city council."

Strongest
underway
Strong
in motion
astir

Opposites of afoot

The opposite of afoot shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ahorse
mounted
over
concluded
completed
dormant
seated
See all opposites of afoot

• Nearby Words

aflame
afloat
aflutter
afoot
aforementioned
aforesaid
aforethought

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Afoot. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/afoot
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