afield

English

/əˈfiːld/

adv
Definitions
  • Away (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual); usually preceded by far (or farther, further).
  • On the field.
  • Out in the open.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English afeld inherited from Old English on felde (in field, afield) pre from English field (open field).

Origin

English

field

Gloss

open field

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