afield
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afield

adverb or adjective \ə-ˈfēld\

Definition of AFIELD

1
: to, in, or on the field <was weak at bat but strong afield>
2
: away from home : abroad
3
: out of the way : astray <irrelevant remarks that carried us far afield>

First Known Use of AFIELD

before 12th century

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