Definition of afield Afield

/ʌfiˈld/ - [ufeeld] - a•field

We found 9 definitions of afield from 5 different sources.

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What does afield mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

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

  • afield (adv.)
    To, in, or on the field.
  • afield (adv.)
    Out of the way; astray.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • afield
    a-fēld′, adv. to, in, or on the field

Part of speech

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  • afield, adjective.

Pronunciation

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afield in sign language
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