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:
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Examples:
Focus on what you are doing.The camera can't focus in low light.
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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