Word a Day
focus
What does focus mean?
focus (noun): concentration of attention.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use focus in a sentence?
- I believe I can bring the high degree of focus required for this important job. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce focus?
/ˈfoʊkəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does focus come from?
Borrowed from Latin focus (“hearth, fireplace”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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