Focus

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊkəs/

Examples of focus in a Sentence

formal In order to achieve success, it is important to maintain a strong focus on your goals.

informal Hey, can you focus and stop getting distracted by your phone?

slang Dude, you need to get your focus straight if you want to pass this exam.

figurative The artist's focus on detail in his paintings is what sets him apart from others.

Grammatical Forms of focus

• past tense: focused
• plural: focuses
• comparative: more focused
• superlative: most focused
• present tense: focus
• future tense: will focus
• perfect tense: have focused
• continuous tense: is focusing
• singular: focus
• positive degree: focused
• infinitive: to focus
• gerund: focusing
• participle: focused

Origin and Evolution of focus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'focus' originated from Latin, where it referred to a hearth or fireplace.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'focus' expanded to include the point at which rays of light converge, and later evolved to refer to the central point of attention or activity.