far afield

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wide of the mark adj.
away adv.

ADJECTIVE

wide of the mark

Synonyms

WEAK

beside the point nihil ad rem not on target off-course off-target wide

ADVERB

away

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abroad absent aside distant elsewhere off over

STRONG

forth

WEAK

afar apart beyond far away far off far remote from here hence not present out of out of the way to one side

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far afield

Coastguard aircraft from as far afield as Prestwick and Carlisle have been scrambled to assist in the search alongside a "commercial" search and rescue helicopter.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

His previous projects have included installations in sewers and abandoned factories, while his workshops and talks have taken him as far afield as the US, Portugal and Slovenia.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

You may also experience the discomfort that comes with venturing far afield from what you’ve taken for granted in the U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

But recent posts on Instagram, TikTok and as far afield as China's RedNote showing the town's Tasman Drive have left residents fuming that their little slice of paradise has turned into an internet sensation.

From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026

Drogon especially ranged far afield and could easily devour a sheep a day.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

far afield

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