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afield
adverb
Off the subject; beyond the point at issue
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əˈfiːld
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adverb
Off the subject; beyond the point at issue
“Such digressions can lead us too far afield”
adverb
In or into a field (especially a field of battle)
“The armies were afield, challenging the enemy's advance”
adverb
Far away from home or one's usual surroundings
“{'source': 'R.A.Hall', 'text': 'looking afield for new lands to conquer'}”
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Such digressions can lead us too far afield
The armies were afield, challenging the enemy's advance
Unlawful to carry hunting rifles afield until the season opens
{'source': 'R.A.Hall', 'text': 'looking afield for new lands to conquer'}
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