Definition of AFIELD

afield

Meanings

Adverb

  • far away from home or one's usual surroundings; - R.A.Hall
    • "looking afield for new lands to conquer"
  • 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"
  • off the subject; beyond the point at issue
    • "such digressions can lead us too far afield"

Adv

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

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English afeld, a-felde, o felde, on felde, from Old English on felde (“afield”, literally “in (the) field”), equivalent to a- (“on”) + field.

Synonyms

abroad

Scrabble Score: 10

afield is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
afield is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
afield is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

afield is a valid Words With Friends word