Dictionary Entry

focus

noun

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Meaning

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the ability to pay close attention

Example Sentence

The student found it difficult to maintain her focus during the long lecture.

Usage Note

Use 'focus' as a noun to describe a state of concentrated attention, as in 'lose focus,' or as a verb to describe the act of directing attention or effort towards something specific, as in 'focus on your studies.'

Synonyms

concentration attention pinpoint center core

Antonyms

distraction inattention diffusion blur