About The Word Afield
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Afield
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What's The Definition Of Afield?
[adv] off the subject; beyond the point at issue; "such digressions can lead us too far afield"
[adv] 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" [adv] far away from home or one's usual surroundings; "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R.A.Hall Synonyms | Synonyms for Afield: abroad Related Terms | Find terms related to Afield: See Also | Afield In Webster's Dictionary \A*field"\, adv. [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.
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