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focuses

|fo/cus/es|

🇺🇸

/ˈfoʊ.kəsɪz/

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/ˈfəʊ.kəsɪz/

(focus)

center of attention

Base Form	Plural	Plural	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
focus	focuses	foci	focusers	focuses	focuses	focused	focused	focusing	focuses

Etymology

Etymology Information

'focus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'focus,' where it meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace.'

Historical Evolution

'focus' changed from the Latin word 'focus' and eventually became the modern English word 'focus.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'center of interest or activity.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the center of interest or activity.

The main focus of the meeting was the budget.

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Verb 1

to concentrate attention or effort on a particular point or task.

She focuses on her studies every evening.

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Last updated: 2025/02/18 15:10