AFIELD

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

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Etymology

Adverb

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.

Anagrams

• defail, failed

Source: Wiktionary

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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

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