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 Definitions of afield  [əˈfild]  

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Definition of 'afield' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adv.) afield
abroad; away from home.

2.  afield
away from the subject; off the mark.

3.  afield
in or to the field or countryside.

Etymology:  (bef. 1000)

Definition of 'afield' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adverb) afield, abroad
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
"looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R.A.Hall

2. (adverb) afield
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. (adverb) afield
off the subject; beyond the point at issue
"such digressions can lead us too far afield"


Definition of 'afield' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adverb) afield
to, in, or on the field

2. (adverb) afield
out of the way; astray



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