focuses

/ˈfoʊkəsɪz/

verbnounfo · cus · es

FOCUS + ES: when one person does it, add “-es” so it becomes focus-es.

Yes, it's focuses. If a verb ends in -s, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z, add -es: focus → focuses (don’t drop the second “s”).

Definitions

  1. verbThird-person singular present of focus: directs attention or effort toward something.
  2. nounPlural of focus: the main points of attention or interest.

Examples

  • She focuses on her homework before turning on the TV.
  • The camera focuses quickly when the subject stops moving.
  • Our focuses this week are fractions, reading fluency, and kindness.

Synonyms

concentratescenterstargetsemphasizesdirects

Antonyms

distractsignores

Translations

ES se enfocaPT focaFR se concentre

Common misspellings

focussesfocusezfocuseesfocuesfocuse'sfocusés

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