Focus Definition & Meaning
focus
- noun
- the concentration of attention or energy on something; "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life"
- maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system; "in focus"; "out of focus"
- maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea; "the controversy brought clearly into focus an important difference of opinion"
- a central point or locus of an infection in an organism; "the focus of infection"
- special emphasis attached to something; "the stress was more on accuracy than on speed"
- a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges
- a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section
- verb
- direct one's attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"
- cause to converge on or toward a central point; "Focus the light on this image"
- bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions
- become focussed or come into focus; "The light focused"
- put (an image) into focus; "Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie"
"Focus" in song lyrics
See how focus is used in real songs:
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"Note to know less and got to focus"
2Mex — Shades of Orange -
"to get her in focus"
Aceyalone — Annalillia -
"And no role model provoke him to shift focus"
Aesop Rock — Five Fingers
Words that rhyme with focus
Usage tips for "focus"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "focus" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for focus to find words that pair well.