Adverb
1. far away from home or one's usual surroundings;
"looking afield for new lands to conquer"- R.A.Hall2. 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"3. off the subject; beyond the point at issue;
"such digressions can lead us too far afield"