What does upfield mean?
Upfield means Towards the upper part of a field..
Upfield
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Towards the upper part of a field..
Definitions by Sense
- Towards the upper part of a field.
- (sports) Away from the defending team's end of the playing field.
- (chemistry) Describing an NMR resonance at a lower frequency to that of a reference signal.
Example Sentences
Henderson, beginning a mini-run in the team with David de Gea on paternity leave, threw out to the left flank and Shaw had only one thought – to rumble upfield.
The All Blacks drove upfield, using up the remaining moments, and when Joubert blew for another French infringement, the biggest party in New Zealand's history was under way.
Synonyms for upfield
Antonyms for upfield
Related Words
Word Forms
- further upfield
- farther upfield
- furthest upfield
- farthest upfield
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for upfield?
Common synonyms include up.
What is the opposite of upfield?
Possible antonyms include downfield.
How do you use upfield in a sentence?
Henderson, beginning a mini-run in the team with David de Gea on paternity leave, threw out to the left flank and Shaw had only one thought – to rumble upfield.
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