focus — to concentrate attention or effort on something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to concentrate attention or effort on something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfoʊkəs/
Example Sentences
- I tried to focus during the boring lecture, but kept thinking about lunch.
- The camera couldn't focus properly because my hands were shaking from too much coffee.
- The main focus of today's class is English grammar.
focus
VERB[/ˈfoʊkəs/]
to concentrate attention or effort on something
She focused on her studies while others were talking nearby.
The scientist kept her focus on the experiment despite many distractions. (FOCUS = FIND ONE CENTER, UNTIL SUCCESS → keep your attention on one thing)
With focus, she began to notice details and finally accomplished her goal.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'focus', originally meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'. The word evolved metaphorically from the hearth as the central gathering point of a household to denote any central point where elements converge or concentrate.
Breakdown
The word 'focus' is a direct Latin root with no affixes; the morpheme 'focus' itself carries the primary meaning of 'hearth' or 'central point of convergence'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I tried to focus during the boring lecture, but kept thinking about lunch.”
“The camera couldn't focus properly because my hands were shaking from too much coffee.”
“The main focus of today's class is English grammar.”
“She needs to focus more on her pronunciation.”
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