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English adverb: afield | |||
| 1. | afield far away from home or one's usual surroundings | ||
| Samples | Looking afield for new lands to conquer. | ||
| Synonyms | abroad | ||
| 2. | afield in or into a field (especially a field of battle) | ||
| Samples | The armies were afield, challenging the enemy's advance. Unlawful to carry hunting rifles afield until the season opens. | ||
| 3. | afield off the subject; beyond the point at issue | ||
| Samples | Such digressions can lead us too far afield. | ||
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