Associations to the word «Afield»

Wiktionary

AFIELD, adverb. Away (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual); usually preceded by far (or farther, further).
AFIELD, adverb. On the field.

Dictionary definition

AFIELD, adverb. Far away from home or one's usual surroundings; "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R.A.Hall.
AFIELD, adverb. 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".
AFIELD, adverb. Off the subject; beyond the point at issue; "such digressions can lead us too far afield".

Wise words

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Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe