afield

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Digressing from the topic at hand

Our discussions go so far afield it is really amazing we ever finish one.

On the field

We now have both teams afield and can begin the match.

{a} to or in the field, abroad, out of doors
far away from home or one's usual surroundings; "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R A Hall
Out of the way; astray
To, in, or on the field
off the subject; beyond the point at issue; "such digressions can lead us too far afield"
If someone comes from far afield, they come from a long way away. Many of those arrested came from far afield. far/further/farthest afield far away, especially from home
Hall
off the subject; beyond the point at issue; "such digressions can lead us too far 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" far away from home or one's usual surroundings; "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R
Further afield or farther afield means in places or areas other than the nearest or most obvious one. They enjoy participating in a wide variety of activities, both locally and further 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"
far away from home or one's usual surroundings; "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R
away; astray; in the field
far afield
far away
afield

    Hyphenation

    a·field

    Turkish pronunciation

    ıfild

    Pronunciation

    /əˈfēld/ /əˈfiːld/

    Etymology

    () a- +‎ field
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