English Reference
adjective

focused

adj.
US /ˈfoʊkəst/ UK /fˈəʊkəsd/ fo·cused

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    giving all your attention and energy to a specific task or goal.

    directing all of one's efforts or attention toward a particular objective.

    Simple

    She stayed focused on her homework despite the loud music next door.

    In context

    The team remained focused on the project deadline, refusing to let minor technical setbacks derail their progress.

    distractedunfocused
  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    dealing with one specific part of a larger subject.

    concentrated on a specific, narrowly defined aspect of a broader phenomenon.

    Simple

    The teacher asked for a more focused essay about just one historical event.

    In context

    The study provides a focused analysis of urban poverty, deliberately excluding rural data to ensure the findings are statistically significant.

Usage focused heavily · focused on developing · focused on one

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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