Synonyms of 'afoot'

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(adjective) in the sense of going on

happening

We all knew that something awful was afoot.

Synonyms

going on

happening

current

operating

abroad

brewing

hatching

circulating

up (informal)

about

in preparation

in progress

The game was already in progress when we took our seats.

afloat

in the wind

on the go (informal)

astir

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of afloat

Synonyms

going about or around,

current,

in the air,

afoot,

in circulation

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in the sense of in progress

taking place

The game was already in progress when we took our seats.

Synonyms

going on,

happening,

continuing,

being done,

occurring,

taking place,

proceeding,

under way,

ongoing,

being performed,

in operation

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Nearby words of 'afoot'

afire
aflame
afloat
afoot
aforementioned
aforesaid
afraid
All ENGLISH synonyms that begin with 'A'

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Thesaurus for afoot from the Collins English Thesaurus

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