Focus: meaning, definitions and examples

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focus

 

[ หˆfoสŠkษ™s ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

mental concentration

Focus is the ability to concentrate on a specific task or goal. It involves directing your attention and energy towards achieving a desired outcome.

Synonyms

attention, concentration, concentration

Examples of usage

  • She needs to maintain her focus during the exam.
  • Lack of focus can lead to poor performance.
Context #2 | Verb

to concentrate

To focus means to direct one's attention or energy towards a specific task or goal. It involves eliminating distractions and staying committed to achieving the desired outcome.

Synonyms

concentrate, fixate, pay attention

Examples of usage

  • She needs to focus on her studies to improve her grades.
  • He focused all his energy on completing the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "focus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น foco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคฏเคพเคจ เค•เฅ‡เค‚เคฆเฅเคฐเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fokus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fokus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพะบัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fokus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒผใ‚ซใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท focus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ foco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท odak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑูƒูŠุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fokus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fokus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็„ฆ็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fokus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณkus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะพะบัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ™แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fokus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ foco

Etymology

The word 'focus' originated from the Latin word 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'. In the 17th century, it was first used in English to refer to the point of convergence of light or sound waves. Over time, the term evolved to also encompass mental concentration and attention.

See also: focused, focusing, focussed, unfocused, unfocusedness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,428, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.