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| 1. | [ adverb ] in or into a field (especially a field of battle) | |
| Examples: | "the armies were afield, challenging the enemy's advance" "unlawful to carry hunting rifles afield until the season opens" |
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| 2. | [ adverb ] far away from home or one's usual surroundings | |
| Synonyms: | abroad | |
| Examples: | "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R.A.Hall |
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| 3. | [ adverb ] off the subject; beyond the point at issue | |
| Examples: | "such digressions can lead us too far afield" |
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| Similar spelling: |
affiliate |
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