Pronunciation: /əˈfild/
adjective off the right path or route
A1 The children wandered afield from their parents in the park.
A2 The farmer's crops were growing well afield from the main road.
B1 The hikers ventured afield into the forest to explore the wildlife.
B2 The archaeologists discovered artifacts afield from the ancient city ruins.
C1 The journalist traveled afield to report on the political situation in the remote village.
C2 The scientist conducted research afield in Antarctica to study climate change.
adverb away from the usual place or situation
A1 The children wandered afield from their parents at the park.
A2 She decided to explore afield and visit a new city on her own.
B1 The company expanded its business afield by opening offices in different countries.
B2 The researchers ventured afield to gather data from remote locations.
C1 The artist's work is known not only locally but also afield in international art circles.
C2 The politician's influence extends far afield, reaching even the most remote regions of the country.
formal The research project led the scientists to conduct experiments afield.
informal We decided to venture afield and explore the neighboring town.
slang Let's go check out what's happening afield, it might be fun!
figurative His mind often wandered afield, thinking about possibilities beyond the norm.
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