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She is focusing on the puzzle.
What does Focusing mean?
Giving attention or making clear.
Dictionary definition
Giving attention to something or making an image clear.
Example sentences
Focusing in a sentence
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Focusing the camera made the photo sharp.
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Focusing can happen in thinking, learning, vision, photography, or planning.
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What does focusing mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to focusing?
Concentrating is close in meaning to focusing.
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Which word is an antonym of focusing?
Wandering contrasts with focusing.
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Focusing
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foh · kuh · sing · strongest beat: foh
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WordFocusing.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningFocusing means Giving attention or making clear.
ExampleExample: She is focusing on the puzzle.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- foh · kuh · sing
- Strongest beat
- foh
- Ending
- sing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on foh.
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Synonyms
Words like Focusing
concentratingGiving steady attention.
focusRelated word that supports the meaning of focusing.
Antonyms
Opposite words
wanderingMoving away from attention.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to focusing, depending on context.
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Focusing word family
Base word
focusing
noun
focusings
More than one focusing.
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