afield
0 antonyms and opposites of afield, grouped by meaning.
Adv — Away from home or from a familiar starting point, often over a distance.
How to use afield
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English on felde, literally "in the field," combined with the "a-" prefix meaning "on/in."
Full origin of afield →Frequently asked questions
What does “afield” mean?
The word “afield” means away from home or from a familiar starting point, often over a distance. In plain terms, away from where you started, often used with "far" or "further" to mean "at a distance.".
How do you pronounce “afield”?
“Afield” is pronounced uh-FEELD (/əˈfiːld/ in IPA).
How do you use “afield” in a sentence?
Here is “afield” used in a sentence: “The search widened as volunteers looked further afield.”
What part of speech is “afield”?
“Afield” is an adverb.
Where does the word “afield” come from?
The word “afield” comes from Old English. From Old English on felde, literally "in the field," combined with the "a-" prefix meaning "on/in.".