Meaning & Definition of Afield in English
English⟶
Afield
/əfild/
adverb
1. Far away from home or one's usual surroundings
- "Looking afield for new lands to conquer"- r.a.hall
synonym:
- afield,
- abroad
2. In or into a field (especially a field of battle)
- "The armies were afield, challenging the enemy's advance"
- "Unlawful to carry hunting rifles afield until the season opens"
synonym:
- afield
3. Off the subject
- Beyond the point at issue
- "Such digressions can lead us too far afield"
synonym:
- afield