afield

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

abroad

aloof

far

far away

rice paddy

beyond

afar

Translations

lejos de casa

στην εξοχή

weiter

αλάργα

εις τους αγρούς

μακράν

σε απόσταση

loin

plus loin

verder

verderop

fuera

lejos

kıra

kırda

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.