Synonyms of afoot

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adjective

ə-ˈfu̇t 

as in ongoing

being in progress or development

plans are afoot for a new sports stadium in the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ongoing
• operating
• proceeding
• happening
• going
• working
• advancing
• functioning
• continuing
• afloat
• alive
• gaining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• halted
• stopped
• arrested
• ended
• stalled
• receding
• retrogressing
• regressing

afoot

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adverb

ə-ˈfu̇t 

as in under weigh

in progress

although the drug just got released, research for a more effective medication is already afoot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• under weigh
• under way

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delayed
• suspended
• postponed
• deferred