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focus

The word “focus” has 2 syllables: fo-cus

It's pronounced as /ˈfoʊkəs/

What is synonym and antonym for focus?

In the thesaurus, “focus” has 74 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for focus along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for focus

Antonyms for focus

  • diffusion
  • disperse attention
  • distraction
  • divert
  • drift
  • ignore
  • scatter
  • unfocus

Meanings of focus

  • noun
    1. A point at which reflected or refracted rays of light converge.
    2. A point of a conic at which rays reflected from a curve or surface converge.
    3. The fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
    4. The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
    5. Concentration of attention.
    6. The exact point of where an earthquake occurs, in three dimensions (underneath the epicentre).
    7. The indicator of the currently active element in a user interface.
    8. The most important word or phrase in a sentence or passage, or the one that imparts information.
    9. An object used in casting a magic spell.
  • verb
    1. (followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.
    2. To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
    3. To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
    4. To concentrate one’s attention.
    5. To transfer the input focus to (a visual element), so that it receives subsequent input.

Example Sentences

  • She tried to focus on her work despite the noise.
  • The teacher reminded the students to focus during the exam.
  • He decided to focus on improving his skills.
  • It’s hard to focus when you are tired.
  • They need to focus on the main goal of the project.

On this page you'll find 82 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to focus, such as: aim, ambition, aspiration, attend, attraction, axis, base.

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