Focus
The central point of interest or activity; the act of concentrating attention or effort on something.
nounFocus
The central point of interest or activity; the act of concentrating attention or effort on something.
nounImagine This
Imagine a spotlight fixed on a single painting in a crowded gallery; all other paintings blur around it, because the beam is focused on that one image.
Sounds Like
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Looks Like
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Remember This
Focus can refer to both what draws attention (the focus of a discussion) and the act of concentrating (to focus on a task). In optics, focus is the point where light converges.
Other Forms
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center, concentrate, emphasis, focal point, attention, lens
Note
When used as a noun, follow phrases like 'the focus of' or 'the focus in'; when used as a verb, use 'focus on' (e.g., 'focus on your studies'). Be aware that 'focuses' is the 3rd person singular form and 'foci' is the plural.