Definitions

1. preposition

in or toward a field or fields; in a field or fields

“The hikers wandered afield from the designated trail.”

2. noun

a field or fields; the countryside

“The scenery was beautiful afield from the city.”

3. verb

to send or drive game afield; to cause to wander or stray

“The hunter afield the deer with his loud noises.”

4. verb

to cause to wander or stray

“His careless actions afield the fragile ecosystem.”