adjective in the process of happening or being carried out
adverb in motion; active
Often used in poetry and prose to convey a sense of something being in progress or underway.
Commonly used in adventure novels to describe a journey or quest that is underway.
Frequently used in mystery novels to indicate that something suspicious or secretive is happening.
Used in business or project management contexts to signify that plans or actions are being put into motion.
The writer's imagination was set afoot by the mysterious package that arrived at their doorstep.
The psychologist noticed that there was something afoot in the behavior of their patient, prompting further investigation.
The detective knew there was something afoot when they noticed the suspicious behavior of the suspect.
The journalist sensed that there was a scandal afoot and began investigating further to uncover the truth.