Meaning & Definition of Afoot in English

1. Traveling by foot

• "She was afoot when i saw her this morning"

2. Currently in progress

• "There is mischief afoot"

• "Plans are afoot"

• "Preparations for the trial are underway"

1. On foot

• Walking

• "They went to the village afoot"

• "Quail are hunted either afoot or on horseback"