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focus

intermediateB1

/ˈfoʊ.kəs/ · fo-cus

The center of interest or activity.

Meanings

nounformal

The center of interest or activity.

دلچسپی یا سرگرمی کا مرکز.

تمرکز

tamarkuz

Synonyms

centercorenucleusمرکزنکتهپہلو

Antonyms

peripherysurroundingsdistractionحاشیہگردوںتوجہ بکری

Common Collocations

  • focus on the task
  • main focus
  • focus group

Example Sentences

The focus of the meeting was to discuss the upcoming project.

میٹنگ کا مرکز آنے والے پروجیکٹ پر بحث کرنا تھا.

Meeting ka markaz aanay walay project par behas karna tha.

You need to find your focus if you want to succeed.

اگر آپ کامیاب ہونا چاہتے ہیں تو آپ کو اپنا مرکز تلاش کرنے کی ضرورت ہے.

Agar aap kamiyab hona chahtay hain to aap ko apna markaz talash karne ki zaroorat hai.

Her focus on studies helped her achieve top grades.

اس کا تعلیم پر توجہ دینا اسے اعلیٰ نمبروں تک پہنچانے میں مددگار ثابت ہوا.

Us ka taleem par tawajuh dena use aala numron tak pohnchane mein madadgar saabit huwa.

Easily Confused With

focal:Focal refers to the focal point or main point of interest, while focus is broader and can indicate concentration.
verbformal

To direct attention or effort toward a particular aim.

کسی خاص مقصد کی طرف توجہ یا کوشش کرنا.

توڑنا

todna

Formal: پیش کرنے کی کوشش کرنا

Synonyms

concentratedirectaimتوجہ دیناہدف بنانامرکز بنانا

Antonyms

scatterdivertdisperseپھیلاناموڑنابکھیرنا

Common Collocations

  • focus on your goals
  • focus your energy
  • focus attention

Example Sentences

Please focus your thoughts on the subject.

براہ کرم اپنے خیالات کو موضوع پر توجہ دیں.

Barah-e-karam apne khayalat ko mauzoo par tawajuh dain.

She needs to focus more on her health.

اسے اپنی صحت پر زیادہ توجہ دینی چاہیے.

Use apni sehat par zyada tawajuh deni chahiye.

To solve the problem, we must focus our resources.

مسئلہ حل کرنے کے لیے ہمیں اپنی وسائل پر توجہ مرکوز کرنی ہوگی.

Masla hal karne ke liye humein apni wasail par tawajuh markuz karni hogi.

Easily Confused With

fixate:Fixate implies an obsessive focus, while focus can simply refer to directing attention.

Word Family

focal
adjectiveنکاتی
focusing
verbمرکز بنانا
focused
adjectiveتوجہ دی گئی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that focus is like a camera lens adjusting to capture a clear image.

Imagine a person squinting to see something clearly, representing focus.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مکشی کا رنگ تابناک ہے، ہنر مند کی ہنر کی دھوپ ہے۔

Mikashi ka rang tabnak hai, hunar mand ki hunar ki dhoop hai.

The color of the artist is radiant, it is the sunlight of the artist's craft.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں توجہ، وہاں کامیابی.

Jahan tawajuh, wahan kamiyabi.

Where there is focus, there is success.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "focus" — hearth, fireplace

First known use: 17th century

The word 'focus' was borrowed from Latin in the 17th century, originally referring to a physical place but later evolved to refer to the concept of concentration or central point.