Vocabulary Spotlight
Afoot
Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb
Definition: चल रहा है (Chal raha hai) – Something that is in progress, happening, or being prepared.
Pronunciation
[uh-foot]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Happening – हो रहा है (Ho raha hai)
Related Words
In progress – प्रगति में (Pragati mein)
Word Origin
“Afoot” Old English mein “on foot” se aaya hai, jo kisi activity ke start hone ya chalne ka indication deta hai. Yeh shabd tab use hota hai jab koi plan ya activity action mein aati hai.
– “Afoot” originates from Old English “on foot,” indicating something has started or is currently in motion, like a plan or activity.
Word Family
Adjective/Adverb: Afoot – चल रहा है (Chal raha hai)
Phrase: Set afoot – शुरू करना (Shuru karna)
Usage Examples
1. Ek naye business venture ke plans afoot hain.
– Plans for a new business venture are afoot.
2. Festival ke liye preparations afoot hain.
– Preparations for the festival are afoot.
Cultural Note
India mein festive season ke time par kaafi activities afoot rehti hain, jaise decorations aur shopping, jo har jagah excitement create karti hain.
In Context
“Afoot” ka istemaal un situations mein hota hai jahan koi kaam ya plan chal raha ho ya preparation mein ho, jaise ki events, plans, ya projects ke context mein.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Afoot” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Afoot” shabd kis concept ko indicate karta hai?