# afield

/əˈfiɫd/ (US) · /ɐfˈiːld/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/afield
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

away from a specific place or topic. You use this when you want to say someone is moving to a different area or talking about something else.

For teachers: away from a particular place, subject, or area of interest. Often used to indicate a shift in focus or a physical departure from a central point.

## Examples

- The conversation soon went afield to talk about sports.
- The researchers had to go afield to collect samples from the remote mountain peaks.
- While the initial debate centered on economic policy, the discussion soon went afield into the realm of social justice and international law.

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