afield

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

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.

Synonyms

abroad

aloof

far

far away

rice paddy

beyond

afar