afield > define

adverb

• Far away from home or one's usual surroundings."looking afield for new lands to conquer- R. A. Hall
  • synonyms: abroad
• In or into a field (especially a field of battle. )
  • usage: "the armies were afield, challenging the enemy's advance"; "unlawful to carry hunting rifles afield until the season opens"
• Off the subject; beyond the point at issue.
  • usage: "such digressions can lead us too far afield"

• (adv.) To, in or on the field.
• (adv.) Out of the way; astray.