Meaning & Definition of Afield in English

1. Far away from home or one's usual surroundings

• "Looking afield for new lands to conquer"- r.a.hall

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"

3. Off the subject

• Beyond the point at issue

• "Such digressions can lead us too far afield"