afoot

English

/əˈfʊt/

adv
Definitions
  • On foot. means of locomotion, walking
  • On foot. support of the body, standing
  • In motion; in action; astir; stirring; in progress.

Etymology

Prefix from English foot (walk, foot).

Origin

English

foot

Gloss

walk, foot

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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