focus
focus
concentration
Learn focus with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
focus fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.
How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
focus with Russian translation
focus usage examples
После шумного звонка он потерял концентрацию и не смог завершить работу.
After the noisy call, he lost focus and couldn't complete the job.
Моя концентрация в этом месяце направлена на улучшение навыков презентации.
My focus this month is improving my presentation skills.
Learn by topic
focus belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
focus synonyms
What's the difference between focus / concentration / attention / focal point / center / intensity
The primary term; can mean the act of concentrating or the main point of interest.
Her focus is on finishing the project.
Её фокус (концентрация) направлен на завершение проекта.
Usually means the mental ability to concentrate or the amount of a substance in a mixture; very close to the headword.
Good concentration helps you learn faster.
Хорошая концентрация помогает учиться быстрее.
Emphasizes noticing or directing mental awareness (attention), not necessarily deep concentration.
Please pay attention to the instructions.
Пожалуйста, обратите внимание на инструкции.
Refers to the main spot or central idea of interest (focal point); more spatial or thematic than mental concentration.
The statue is the focal point of the square.
Статуя — фокусная точка площади.
Often means the middle or main part (center); can be used metaphorically for focus but is more spatial/broad.
The city center is full of shops.
Центр города полон магазинов.
Refers to the degree of strength or force (intensity); can overlap with concentration in some contexts (e.g. intensity of effort) but is distinct.
The intensity of his studying increased before the exam.
Интенсивность его учёбы возросла перед экзаменом.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
Related words and lists for focus
Lists
How to pronounce focus and what this word means
focus translation: концентрация. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce focus
/ˈfəʊkəs/
focus translation
концентрация
focus examples
After the noisy call, he lost focus and couldn't complete the job.
focus transcription
/ˈfəʊkəs/, /ˈfoʊkəs/
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
focus meaning: what does it mean?
concentration
focus pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
focus is pronounced as /ˈfəʊkəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
focus definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
After the noisy call, he lost focus and couldn't complete the job. Translation: После шумного звонка он потерял концентрацию и не смог завершить работу.
Is focus part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, focus (концентрация) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is focus part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, focus (концентрация) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn focus in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.