What is the meaning of afield?

adverb

  • Far away from home or one's usual surroundings."looking afield for new lands to conquer- R. A. Hall
  • In or into a field (especially a field of battle. )
    • usage: "the armies were afield, challenging the enemy's advance"; "unlawful to carry hunting rifles afield until the season opens"
  • Off the subject; beyond the point at issue.
    • usage: "such digressions can lead us too far afield"
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