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