afield

Meanings

• adjective

  Being or located at a distance in the open country; remote.

  - "The hunters went afield to find game."
  - "The lost hiker was found afield after three days."

• adjective

  Outside of one's home or familiar surroundings; in the countryside.

  - "The family enjoyed a picnic afield."
  - "The artist painted landscapes afield."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with afield
field , peel , reel , seal , veil

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Variants

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afield , have a field day

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Etymology

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Old English 'efeld' meaning 'open country, field'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'afield' is also used in the context of baseball to describe a pitch that is thrown far from the strike zone.

2. In medieval Europe, the term 'afield' was used to describe the lands beyond the city walls.

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Related Concepts

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1. rural: Related to the countryside or farming areas.

2. expedition: A journey or adventure, especially a long and difficult one.

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Culture

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In literature, 'afield' is often used to describe a sense of being far from home or familiar surroundings, and can evoke feelings of adventure, discovery, or disorientation.

How to Memorize "afield"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a vast, open countryside to remember the meaning of 'afield'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'afield' with the feeling of being far from home or familiar surroundings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'afield' and the phrase 'away from the field'.

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