past form and past participle
Gave attention or effort to one thing.
She focused on her goals.
The team has focused on safety this year.
American English
How to pronounce focused
verb · adjectiveB1Very common word
FOHkihst
/ˈfoʊ.kɪst̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of focus
Focused is both the past form and past participle of focus, and it is also commonly used as an adjective for a person or group giving close attention to a goal.
Gave attention or effort to one thing.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form and past participle
Made an image clear by adjusting a camera or your eyes.
He focused the camera on the bird.
The camera was focused on the sign.
adjective
Giving close attention to one thing or goal.
She stayed focused during the exam.
The team is focused on its main goal.
Useful expressions
to give attention to something
We need to focus on the budget.
clear and sharp in a picture
The baby is in focus.
not clear or sharp in a picture
The faces are out of focus.
Related words & forms
In American English, do not double the s in focused or focusing.