adv

afield

uh-FEELD

Afield (adv) means away from home or from a familiar starting point, often over a distance. Example: “The search widened as volunteers looked further afield.”

adv

Away from home or from a familiar starting point, often over a distance.

"The search widened as volunteers looked further afield."

"She travelled far afield for the conference."

How to Use Afield

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAway from where you started, often used with "far" or "further" to mean "at a distance."

Common pairings

far afield further afield

Word Forms

more afield comparative, most afield superlative

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Etymology

From Old English on felde, literally "in the field," combined with the "a-" prefix meaning "on/in."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for afield

field wield yield shield Ifield infield Garfield outfield airfield midfield Warfield Mayfield

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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.".

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