focus

/ˈfoʊkəs/

Definitions

1. noun

the state or position of being concentrated

“She found her focus in the quiet morning hours.”

2. noun

a point or position of convergence

“The lens of the camera had a very small focus.”

3. verb

to direct one’s attention or effort at something

“She focused on her studies and graduated at the top of her class.”

4. verb

to bring into sharp relief or definition

“The photographer focused the image on the screen.”

5. verb

to concentrate or direct the attention of

“The teacher focused the students on the lesson.”

6. verb

to adjust the focus of an optical instrument

“She focused the binoculars on the bird.”

Synonyms

  • aim
  • center
  • concentration
  • target

Antonyms

  • distraction
  • diversion
  • scatter