Adverb
- 1. afield, abroad
- usage: far away from home or one's usual surroundings; "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R.A.Hall
- 2. afield
- usage: 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"
- 3. afield
- usage: off the subject; beyond the point at issue; "such digressions can lead us too far afield"
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