abroad vs afield
afield vs abroadabroad is an adjective but afield is not an adjective.
abroad and afield both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abroad | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| afield | No | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
abroad and afield
are synonyms defined as:
- abroad and afield: far away from home or one's usual surroundings
| abroad (adjective) | afield (adjective) |
|---|---|
| in a foreign country |
| abroad (adverb) | afield (adverb) |
|---|---|
| to or in a foreign country | off the subject; beyond the point at issue |
| in a place across an ocean | in or into a field (especially a field of battle) |
| far away from home or one's usual surroundings | far away from home or one's usual surroundings |
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