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far afield

adjective as in wide of the mark

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Example Sentences

And this is pretty far afield, but keep an eye on Aleppo in Syria.

But he did know that they met now and then, that Mills seemed to have some curious knowledge of when Bland was far afield.

It is surprising how far afield it is possible to go at little drain on your strength and pocket-book on a June week-day.

These are not extreme and isolated instances; no one will need to walk far afield to witness similar contrasts.

A large number of parallel instances might easily be given; but they would lead us too far afield.

But that plaid should now go so far afield as to decorate the noble garment of the Indies is ill news.

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On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to far afield, such as: beside the point, nihil ad rem, not on target, off-course, off-target, and wide.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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