Synonyms for astir
- adjective
Most common
All synonyms
Adjective
1. Afoot — in motion; characterized by motion
Other
about, up and about informal, up, ambulatory
Definitions
- adj. 1
In motion; characterized by motion.
Related words
- Other spellings
- asteer
Example sentences
- mobile She still hasn't got used to the mobile telephone.
- dynamic It might change the dynamic of our relationship.
- afoot There is a movement afoot and nobody is noticing it.
- ambulatory I need you to take me to the ambulatory surgery center on Monday.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| astir | rising | |
| mobile | rising | |
| dynamic | rising | |
| afoot | rising | |
| ambulatory | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 2 letters
- up1
- 5 letters
- about2, afoot2
- 6 letters
- mobile2
- 7 letters
- dynamic3
- 10 letters
- ambulatory5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (about2 = 2 syllables).