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/əˈfiːld/ · adverb
Away (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual). (Often preceded by far, farther, or further.).
This latest excursion took us farther afield than ever.
His latest remarks went far afield of any mainstream conception.
Whether things could have been different is an open question, and one that would take us far afield from the focus of this book.
There were Christians developing notable traditions somewhat away from the Mediterranean and outside the Roman empire, in places like Armenia, or even further afield, in India
My fellow passengers are a mixture of people returning from a day out in the capital, locals doing short hops, and a few (like me) heading farther afield.
We now have both teams afield and can begin the match.
The merchant was much interested in my journey, and thought it dangerous to sleep afield.
Meanwhile, witch Tituba, Tonight you sleep afield, molest not this house. Return here early for your judgement.
Use afield when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Afield means Away (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual). (Often preceded by far, farther, or further.).
Common synonyms include abroad.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
This latest excursion took us farther afield than ever.
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