how did we get so far afield from the subject we intended to discuss?
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There are works from collections as far afield as Asia and Australia on display at Palazzo Strozzi.—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 And for those willing to travel a bit farther afield, actor Woody Harrelson’s Woodchella will feature music and cannabis all day Sunday at The Woods WeHo in West Hollywood, California.—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025 Having ended speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract at Liverpool, the Egypt international will set about cementing his legacy both at Anfield and further afield.—James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025 Fancy checking out the stars of the Three Leaps of the Gazelle for yourself or exploring galaxies even further afield?—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for afield
Word History
Etymology
Middle English afelde, going back to Old English on felda, on felde, from onon entry 1 + felda, felde, dative of feldfield entry 1
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of afield was
before the 12th century
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