afield

Meaning

1. Away (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual); usually preceded by far (or farther, further).
2. On the field.
3. Out in the open.

Synonyms

abroad

aloof

far

far away

rice paddy

beyond

afar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈfiːld/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: afeld

Inherited from Old English: on felde

In summary

From Middle English afeld, a-felde, o felde, on felde, from Old English on felde (“afield”, literally “in (the) field”), equivalent to a- (“on”) + field.