afield

Adverb

• far away from home or one's usual surroundings; - R.A.Hall
  • "looking afield for new lands to conquer"
• 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"
• off the subject; beyond the point at issue
  • "such digressions can lead us too far afield"

Adv

• Away (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual). (Often preceded by far, farther, or further.)
• On the field.
• Out in the open.

Examples

• "His latest remarks went far afield of any mainstream conception."
• "This latest excursion took us farther afield than ever."
• "We now have both teams afield and can begin the match."

Synonyms

abroad