Pronunciations (2)
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/əˈfiːld/
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əˈfiːld
Adverb
Away (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual). (Often preceded by far, farther, or further.)
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This latest excursion took us farther afield than ever.
His latest remarks went far afield of any mainstream conception.
More examples (4)
The Christian movement, forced by adversity to abandon its first home in Jerusalem, reached far afield and swept over all of the civilized world.
Whether things could have been different is an open question, and one that would take us far afield from the focus of this book.
There were Christians developing notable traditions somewhat away from the Mediterranean and outside the Roman empire, in places like Armenia, or even further afield, in India
My fellow passengers are a mixture of people returning from a day out in the capital, locals doing short hops, and a few (like me) heading farther afield.
On the field.
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We now have both teams afield and can begin the match.
Out in the open.
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The merchant was much interested in my journey, and thought it dangerous to sleep afield.
Meanwhile, witch Tituba, Tonight you sleep afield, molest not this house. Return here early for your judgement.
Adverb
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
- Synonyms
in or into a field (especially a field of battle)
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the armies were afield, challenging the enemy's advance
unlawful to carry hunting rifles afield until the season opens
off the subject; beyond the point at issue
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such digressions can lead us too far afield