focus
/ˈfoʊkəs/
fo · cus
ˈfoʊ · kəs
English Definition
v./n. concentrate, center
Significado en Español
enfocar, foco
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tập trung, tiêu điểm
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Example Sentence
Focus on the task.
专注于任务。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
focus (concentrate)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “focus”?
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A
Ignore
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B
Emphasize
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C
Scatter
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D
Distract
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B — Emphasize.
“focus” means v./n. concentrate, center
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
It was hard to ______ on homework with the television blaring.
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A
ignore
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B
focus
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C
forget
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D
wander
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B — focus.
“focus” means v./n. concentrate, center
Common questions about “focus”
What does “focus” mean?
focus — v./n. concentrate, center. In Chinese: 集中，焦点.
How do you pronounce “focus”?
focus is pronounced /ˈfoʊkəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fo · cus.
How do you use “focus” in a sentence?
Focus on the task. (专注于任务。)
What are synonyms for “focus”?
concentrate, center — all close in meaning to focus (v./n. concentrate, center).
Is “focus” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. focus appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “focus”?
focus (concentrate)
