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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for afield

Synonyms

amiss, astray, awry, wrong

Antonyms

aright, right, well

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Further afield, try what could possibly be the best grits on the planet in the cafe at Homestead Heritage (608 Dry Creek), then stroll the craft village and watch residents at work. — Houston Chronicle, "Austin, Waco, New Orleans and more: An easy guide to easy getaways from Houston," 10 May 2018 Though interest remains, the momentum has been difficult (and costly) to maintain, as attention turns to Shanghai and parts further afield, while local success stories like Low Classic and Blindness have departed for Europe. — Monica Kim, Vogue, "The 5 Designers to Know From Seoul Fashion Week Fall 2019," 29 Mar. 2019 May’s Cabinet is split between those who want to keep close ties, in order to protect the economy, and hard-line Brexit supporters who want to cut free in the hope of striking trade deals further afield. — Stephen Castle, BostonGlobe.com, "Facing defeat on Brexit, Theresa May gives ground to UK’s Parliament," 13 June 2018 At least 18 people were injured Monday when far-right protesters, mobilized from surrounding areas and further afield, clashed with counter-protesters in the city center. — Fox News, "Germany: Saxony governor goes to city shaken by protests," 30 Aug. 2018 Law-enforcement agencies from across China have been eager students of Xinjiang, with officials from as far afield as Shanghai and Hong Kong organizing study tours. — Chun Han Wong, WSJ, "China Applies Xinjiang’s Policing Lessons to Other Muslim Areas," 23 Dec. 2018 He's gone as far afield as South America and Europe for weddings (the royal family of Sweden are clients), but no matter the location, Maranghello relishes his role on the big day. — Jamie Rosen, Town & Country, "Prep Squad: Bridal Hair & Makeup," 20 Nov. 2013 Brown has even gone on cross-country road trips with the animal, toting the goat in his van as far afield as Florida and Kansas City, The Kansas City Star reports. — Jared Gilmour, miamiherald, "‘That’s a wild animal.’ Horned ‘service’ goat triggers outrage on Detroit bus, video shows | Miami Herald," 27 Mar. 2018 Need an audio excursion that’s a bit more far afield? — Corey Seymour, Vogue, "Khruangbin’s Con Todo El Mundo Is the New Soundtrack to Your Life," 23 Mar. 2018

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