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focuses

Pronunciation: [ˈfoʊkəsɪz]

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Learn how to use focuses in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “attention”

(verb) to pay special attention to something or to make something clear and sharp. When you focus on something, you are really trying to understand or do it well. It’s like when you look closely at a book to better understand what it says.

Example

She focuses on her homework every evening to get good grades.

Example

He doesn't focus on the lesson and often misses important information.

Example

What do you focus on when you study for a test?

Context: “verb form of focus”

(verb) to direct attention towards a specific part or idea. This is often used when you're adjusting something to make it clearer, like when adjusting a camera to get a better picture.

Example

The teacher focuses the students' attention on the important points of the lesson.

Example

The noise outside made it hard to focus all day.

Example

How do you focus the camera to get a clear picture?

How to pronounce focuses

Pronunciation: [ˈfoʊkəsɪz]

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