Words / A2

FOHK-uh-s/ˈfəʊkəs/

To focus is to give all your attention to one thing. Focus on + noun. The noun is also focus: the focus of the lesson. Concentrate is a close synonym. Stay focused is a useful phrase for study.

Meaning

To give all your attention to one thing.

Examples

• “Try to focus on one word at a time.”
• “Focus on the main idea.”
• “It is hard to focus when it is noisy.”

Good to know

focus on. Noun: focus. Similar: concentrate.

Near in meaning

concentrate

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