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How to pronounce afield in English?

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Synonyms abroad


looking afield for new lands to conquer.

Examples of afield

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Others, he said, were found in towns further afield or simply dumped in forests.
From the time.com
Investors come from further afield than before, and they have very deep pockets.
From the economist.com
Fans from as far afield as Japan, Germany and Dubai queued to buy their tickets.
From the cnn.com
William, 77, a former purchasing manager for IBM, seeks returns from far afield.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
With more time on our hands we would have ventured a little further afield, too.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
Will it inspire rapture in reviewers or draw destination diners from far afield?
From the denverpost.com
Enthusiasts wanting to learn have come from as far afield as Germany, they said.
From the guardian.co.uk
Further afield Telford designed a road to cross the centre of the Isle of Arran.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Slightly further afield, the number of leisure opportunities rises dramatically.
From the en.wikipedia.org
More examples
  • Far away from home or one's usual surroundings; "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R.A.Hall
  • In or into a field (especially a field of battle); "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; "such digressions can lead us too far afield"
  • Digressing from the topic at hand; On the field
  • The multi-purpose athletic field in the front of camp
  • Away, especially from home