Focus
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈfəʊ.kəs/
US
/ˈfoʊ.kəs/
Definition
(v) : To give full attention to something.
(n) : The main point of attention or clarity.
(n) : The main point of attention or clarity.
Example
"(v) : Please focus on your work, not on your phone."
"(v) : The photographer focused the camera before taking the picture."
"(n) : The main focus of the lesson was vocabulary practice."
Explanation
Focus means to give full attention to something. When you focus, you concentrate your mind or eyes on one thing. For example, you focus on reading when you avoid distractions. As a noun, it means the main point of attention. For example, “The focus of the meeting was safety.” In photography, it means to adjust a camera or lens so that an image looks sharp and clear, like focus the camera to make the picture sharp. Focus helps people achieve goals and stay organised. It’s about paying attention, keeping your mind on one thing, or making something clear.