Synonyms for afoot

Most common

moving · astir

Synonyms by meaning

Adjective

Adverb

Antonyms

stationary

All antonyms of afoot →

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   That is on foot, in motion, in action, in progress.

2. adv. 1

   In motion; in action; astir; stirring; in progress.

Example sentences

• moving I think this project is moving on the right track.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

astir, awork

6 letters

moving², afloat²

7 letters

working², current², abroach

8 letters

underway³, stirring²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (moving² = 2 syllables).