focused
Definition
- Adjective:
- Adjusted to produce a clear image: Describes an optical system (like a camera lens, telescope, or the eye) that has been adjusted so that the image seen is sharp and clear.
- Converging on a point: Describes rays of light or energy that are directed toward and meet at a single point.
- In a state of clear definition or concentration: Describes something that is clearly defined, sharp, or brought into a state of concentrated attention.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The photographer kept the subject focused while blurring the background.
- The laser emits a highly focused beam of light.
- Her mind was focused entirely on solving the complex problem.
- After the adjustment, the microscope's image became perfectly focused.
Advanced Usage
- "to be focused on": to have one's attention, effort, or energy concentrated on a specific subject or goal.
- The research team is focused on finding a cure.
- "to remain focused": to maintain one's concentration or clarity of purpose.
- Despite the noise, she remained focused on her book.
Variants and Related Words
- Focus (verb/noun): The act of adjusting for clarity or the central point of attention.
- Please focus the camera. Education was the main focus of his speech.
- Unfocused (adj): Not adjusted to give a clear image; lacking a clear direction or purpose.
- The discussion was interesting but unfocused.
- Refocus (verb): To adjust the focus again or to direct attention to something new.
- He paused to refocus his thoughts.
Synonyms
- Concentrated: Gathered together; directed toward one point.
- Sharp: Clearly defined; not blurred.
- Attentive: Paying close attention.
- Centered: Emotionally stable and focused.
Related Phrases
- Laser-focused: Extremely concentrated and precise, like a laser beam. (Often used metaphorically).
- She was laser-focused on winning the championship.
- To bring into focus: To make something clear or understandable; to adjust an optical device for a sharp image.
- The new evidence brought the whole case into focus.
Adjective
-
of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image
-
(of light rays) converging on a point
-
focused light rays can set something afire
-
-
being in focus or brought into focus
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ trái nghĩa
Từ tương tự
Từ gần giống
Từ chứa "focused"
