Afoot

Synonyms of afoot

• underway
• in progress
• ongoing

Antonyms of afoot

• stationary
• motionless
• still

Collocations of afoot

rumors

Frequency: 70 %

There were many rumors afoot about the company's financial troubles.

plot

Frequency: 60 %

There is a sinister plot afoot to overthrow the government.

conspiracy

Frequency: 50 %

There are conspiracy theories afoot regarding the moon landing.

scheme

Frequency: 45 %

There is a nefarious scheme afoot to defraud investors.

mischief

Frequency: 40 %

The children were up to no good, with mischief afoot in the neighborhood.

Idiomatic Expressions for afoot

• Phrase: plans are afoot
  Meaning: plans are in progress or being made
  Usage: The government announced that plans were afoot to improve public transportation in the city.