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afield
adverb
off the subject; beyond the point at issue
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- D
- Contains
- FIEL
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
əˈfiːld
Meaning
Definitions
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'}”
In context
Example Sentences
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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