Afield: meaning, definitions and examples

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afield

 

[ ษ™หˆfiหld ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in distance

Afield refers to a long distance or far away from a central point or home. It is often used in the context of being outside in open fields or beyond one's usual surroundings. This term can indicate a diversion or an expedition away from familiar areas.

Synonyms

abroad, away, outdoors

Examples of usage

  • He wandered afield in search of inspiration.
  • The researchers traveled afield to collect data.
  • They send their children afield to learn about nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "afield" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น no campo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเคฆเคพเคจ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช auf dem Feld

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ di lapangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐ ะฟะพะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ na polu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡Žๅค–ใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dans le champ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ en el campo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sahada

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“คํŒ์—์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠ ุงู„ุญู‚ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ na poli

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ na poli

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœจ็”ฐ้‡ŽไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ na polju

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รก akri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐะปะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ felddษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ en el campo

Etymology

The term 'afield' originates from the Old English word 'fฤซeld', meaning 'field'. It is a compound word, where 'a-' signifies 'in' or 'on', and 'field' refers to open land or area. Its usage has been traced back to the 14th century, primarily in literature and poetry to convey the idea of being beyond oneโ€™s immediate environment. Over time, it has evolved into a more general term indicating distance or an outdoor setting. 'Afield' is often used in literature to evoke imagery of nature and exploration, reflecting the human experience of venturing away to gain new perspectives or insights.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,115, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.