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She stayed focused during the quiz.
What does Focused mean?
paying close attention
Dictionary definition
Giving careful attention to one task, idea, or goal.
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A focused player watches the ball carefully.
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Focused practice can help a skill improve faster.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to focused?
Attentive is close in meaning to focused.
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Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to focused?
Distracted contrasts with focused.
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foh · kust · strongest beat: foh
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WordFocused.
Partadjective.
MeaningFocused means paying close attention.
ExampleExample: She stayed focused during the quiz.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- foh · kust
- Strongest beat
- foh
- Ending
- kust
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on foh.
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Synonyms
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attentiveClose in meaning in many contexts.
concentratedClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
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distractedUseful contrast for understanding the word.
scatteredUseful contrast for understanding the word.
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