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focused

/ˈfoʊ.kəst/adjective2 syllables

Focused means: (of light rays) converging on a point.

Synonyms for focused12

adjective, as in (of light rays) converging on a point

focussed, convergent

adjective, as in being in focus or brought into focus

focussed

adjective, as in of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image

adjusted

also used for focused

concentrated, narrow-scope, determined, single-minded, centered, inspissated, intensive, telic, intent

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Opposites of focused

unfocused

What does focused mean?3

adjective

1

(of light rays) converging on a point“focused light rays can set something afire”

2

being in focus or brought into focus

3

of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with focused?1

two syllables

locust
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Focused in a sentence

  • Organize your study materials, such as books and notebooks, to stay focused.Amastan
  • He focused diligently; however, his performance was remarkably poor.kiryopi
  • For centuries, foreign language teaching focused on reading and writing.al_ex_an_der
  • However, controls and paperwork should be focused on where they are really needed.alcalino
  • How do you keep employees focused on their day-to-day responsibilities?CM
  • Sami was very focused on his kids and career.OsoHombre
  • Alain focused all his attention on his cat.Scott
  • I'm just focused on baseball at this time.CM

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