afield

[əˈfiːld]

afield Definition

to or at a distance from a particular place, especially one that is more central or well known.

Using afield: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "afield" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  They went afield to search for wildflowers.

• Example

  The company is expanding its operations further afield.

• Example

  We need to look afield for new opportunities.

afield Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for afield

• distant
• remote
• far away
• far off

Antonyms for afield

• nearby
• close
• adjacent

Phrases with afield

• go afield

  to go out into the countryside or wilderness

  Example

  We like to go afield on weekends and explore the nearby mountains.

• far afield

  at a great distance from a particular place

  Example

  The company has clients as far afield as Australia and New Zealand.

• venture afield

  to go or travel to a place that is unfamiliar or unknown

  Example

  We decided to venture afield and explore the city's less touristy neighborhoods.

Origins of afield

from Old English 'on felda', meaning 'in the field'

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Summary: afield in Brief

'Afield' [əˈfiːld] means to or at a distance from a particular place, especially one that is more central or well known. It is often used to describe going out into the countryside or exploring new opportunities. Phrases like 'go afield' and 'venture afield' use 'afield' to denote going to unfamiliar places or exploring new areas.