focus
To give special attention or effort to one particular person, thing, or activity. It also means to adjust your eyes or a lens so that you can see an image clearly.
Exemplos
3 de 5I need to focus on my homework tonight so I can finish it early.
I need to give all my attention to my school tasks this evening.
The committee will focus its attention on improving public transport.
The group will direct its effort toward making buses and trains better.
Hey, focus! You are looking out the window instead of listening.
Pay attention! You are being distracted by things outside.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a camera lens: when you focus, the blurry image becomes clear. Do the same with your mind to see your goals clearly.
Quiz rápido
If you want to pass the exam, you really need to _____ on your notes.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: focus
Exemplos
I need to focus on my homework tonight so I can finish it early.
everydayI need to give all my attention to my school tasks this evening.
The committee will focus its attention on improving public transport.
formalThe group will direct its effort toward making buses and trains better.
Hey, focus! You are looking out the window instead of listening.
informalPay attention! You are being distracted by things outside.
This research paper will focus on the causes of the industrial revolution.
academicThis academic writing will specifically examine why the industrial revolution started.
We should focus our marketing budget on social media advertisements.
businessWe need to spend our advertising money mainly on social media platforms.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
in focus
appearing clear and not blurry
the focus of attention
the person or thing everyone is looking at
bring into focus
to make something clear or easy to understand
Frequentemente confundido com
Concentrate implies intense mental effort, while focus often refers to the direction of attention or physical sight.
Center refers to a middle physical point, whereas focus refers to a point of interest or clarity.
Notas de uso
The verb 'focus' is almost always followed by the preposition 'on' when it has an object. It is a regular verb (focused/focusing), though it can be spelled with a double 's' (focussed) in British English.
Erros comuns
Learners often forget to include the word 'on' after the verb, saying 'I must focus my study' instead of 'I must focus on my study.'
Dica de memorização
Think of a camera lens: when you focus, the blurry image becomes clear. Do the same with your mind to see your goals clearly.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin word 'focus', which originally meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace', the central gathering point of a home.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In modern professional environments, particularly in Western cultures, 'focus' is often used as a buzzword for productivity and efficiency.
Quiz rápido
If you want to pass the exam, you really need to _____ on your notes.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: focus
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compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
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interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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