afoot

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Synonyms: foot, afoof

Antonyms: foot, afoof

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Adverb

1. [[on foot|On foot]]. {{gloss|means of locomotion, walking}}
2. [[on foot|On foot]]. {{gloss|support of the body, standing}}
3. {{lb|en|figurative}} [[in motion|In motion]]; [[in action]]; [[astir]]; [[stirring]]; [[in progress]].

Adjective

1. {{q|predicative}} Walking or running; using the feet for [[locomotion]], as opposed to on [[horseback]] or riding in a [[vehicle]].
2. {{q|predicative}} That is [[on foot]], [[in motion]], [[in action]], [[in progress]].

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