Focus

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To concentrate attention or effort; the center of interest or activity.

“She needs to focus on her studies for the exam.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈfəʊ.kəs/

Syllables

fo·cus

Related Words

Synonyms

concentrate center attention

Antonyms

blur

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

FO- start with CUS ending; contains vowels O and U.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; C provides good scoring potential.

Words Related to Focus

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “focus” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

cocus ficus fogus fucus hocus locus pocus

Words you can make from Focus

Shorter words formed from the letters in “focus”.

fusc

Longer words starting with Focus

Words that begin with “focus”.

focused focuses focusing

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