Far/farther/further afield
adverb
To a more distant or remote place.
After exploring the city, we decided to venture farther afield to the countryside.
Often appears as...
- venture farther afield
- travel farther afield
adverb
Beyond what is immediate or regular.
His studies took him further afield than just English literature.
Often appears as...
- go further afield
- study further afield
adverb
To a wider or more diverse range.
She started to look further afield for job opportunities.
Often appears as...
- look further afield
- search further afield
adverb
To a more distant or remote place.
After exploring the city, we decided to venture farther afield to the countryside.
Often appears as...
- venture farther afield
- travel farther afield
adverb
Beyond what is immediate or regular.
His studies took him further afield than just English literature.
Often appears as...
- go further afield
- study further afield
adverb
To a wider or more diverse range.
She started to look further afield for job opportunities.
Often appears as...
- look further afield
- search further afield
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Distance
Used when someone moves away from a starting point, often for exploration.
They traveled farther afield to discover hidden tourist spots.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Movement
Implies actual movement from one place to another, not just thinking or planning.
She hiked farther afield to escape the crowded park.
Pro Tip 3/3Lesser-known Areas
Often refers to less popular or less obvious destinations, not the mainstream ones.
Our tour included a day exploring farther afield into the lesser-known vineyards.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Distance
Used when someone moves away from a starting point, often for exploration.
They traveled farther afield to discover hidden tourist spots.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Movement
Implies actual movement from one place to another, not just thinking or planning.
She hiked farther afield to escape the crowded park.
Pro Tip 3/3Lesser-known Areas
Often refers to less popular or less obvious destinations, not the mainstream ones.
Our tour included a day exploring farther afield into the lesser-known vineyards.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Distance
Used when someone moves away from a starting point, often for exploration.
They traveled farther afield to discover hidden tourist spots.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Movement
Implies actual movement from one place to another, not just thinking or planning.
She hiked farther afield to escape the crowded park.
Pro Tip 3/3Lesser-known Areas
Often refers to less popular or less obvious destinations, not the mainstream ones.
Our tour included a day exploring farther afield into the lesser-known vineyards.
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