focus
/ˈfoʊkəs/
concentrate, center
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To direct attention or effort towards something.
"The team needs to focus on improving sales."
- 2.
To adjust a lens or camera to produce a clear image.
"Can you focus the camera on the subject?"
- 1.
The center of interest or activity.
"The main focus of the meeting was the budget."
- 2.
The state or quality of having a clear image.
"The camera struggled to find focus in the low light."
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Please try to focus on your studies.
Please try to focus on your studies.
The company's new focus is on sustainability.
The company's new focus is on sustainability.
I can't seem to focus properly today.
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Frequently asked about focus
How do you pronounce focus?
focus is pronounced [/ˈfoʊkəs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does focus mean?
focus means "concentrate, center". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is focus?
focus is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with focus?
Example: "Please try to focus on your studies." — used to mean "concentrate, center".
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