afoot

adjective

Meaning

Happening or in the process of being planned or developed.

Examples

There is a major restructuring afoot within the company.
Rumors were afoot that the manager would soon resign.

Synonyms: active, underway, in progress, brewing

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afoot

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈfʊt/

Definition

Happening or in the process of being planned or developed.

Examples

There is a major restructuring afoot within the company.
Rumors were afoot that the manager would soon resign.
With the holidays approaching, preparations for the festival are already afoot.

Synonyms of afoot

Words with a similar meaning to afoot:

active
underway
in progress
brewing

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