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comparative more afield, superlative most afield
Away (from the home or starting point, physical or conceptual); usually preceded by far (or farther, further). quotations examples
Whether things could have been different is an open question, and one that would take us far afield from the focus of this book.
1999, Jacob S. Hacker, The Road to Nowhere: The Genesis of President Clinton's Plan for Healthy Security, page 118
There were Christians developing notable traditions somewhat away from the Mediterranean and outside the Roman empire, in places like Armenia, or even further afield, in India
2002, Philip F. Esler, The Early Christian World, page 3
My fellow passengers are a mixture of people returning from a day out in the capital, locals doing short hops, and a few (like me) heading farther afield.
2020 December 2, Paul Bigland, “My weirdest and wackiest Rover yet”, in Rail, page 68
On the field. examples
Out in the open. quotations examples
The merchant was much interested in my journey, and thought it dangerous to sleep afield.
1879, Robert Louis Stevenson, Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes, page 116
Meanwhile, witch Tituba, Tonight you sleep afield, molest not this house. Return here early for your judgement.
2000, Robert Manns, Night of the Frogs & Sautee and Nacoochee, page 27