afield
(adverb) off the subject; beyond the point at issue; “such digressions can lead us too far afield”
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, abroad
(adverb) far away from home or one’s usual surroundings; “looking afield for new lands to conquer”- R.A.Hall
Source: WordNet® 3.1
afield (comparative more afield, superlative most afield)
Away (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual); usually preceded by far (or farther, further).
On the field.
Out in the open.
• defail, failed
Source: Wiktionary
A*field", adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + field.]
1. To, in, or on the field. "We drove afield." Milton. How jocund did they drive their team afield! Gray.
2. Out of the way; astray. Why should he wander afield at the age of fifty-five! Trollope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
