Afield and Down

Afield

Afield adverb - Off the desired or intended path or course.

Down and afield are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Down" instead an adverb "Afield".

Down

Down adverb - From this or that place.
Usage example: came down from New York for the weekend

Afield and down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Afield" instead an adverb "Down".

Nearby Word: downed

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Roger Ebert breaks down just how far afield from the source material the film goes.
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