Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of concentrating attention or effort on a particular thing or aspect.
Focus
/ˈfəʊkəs/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Nurturing their careers – strategizing and focused work 2.
"Shouldn't we be focusing on guarding the train stations?"
It focuses on the system itself.
Etymology:
The word focus comes from the Latin focus, meaning fireplace or hearth, which was a central point of a room. It evolved to mean center of activity in the 17th century.
Usage Statistics:
146 mentions per 1 million words 
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