focussed Meaning & Definition
What Does Focussed Mean?
Focussed is used as an adjective meaning Alternative spelling of focused. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of focus. As a verb, it means (followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.
Word Facts for Focussed
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | focused, convergent and concentrated |
| Antonyms | unfocused, unfocussed and out of focus |
| Comparative / superlative | more focussed, most focussed |
Focussed Definition (Adjective)
- Alternative spelling of focused.
Focussed as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of focus
Verb
- (followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.
I have to focus on my work.
- To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.
- To adjust (a lens, an optical instrument) in order to position an image with respect to the focal plane.
You'll need to focus the microscope carefully in order to capture the full detail of this surface.
- To concentrate one’s attention.
If you're going to beat your competitors, you need to focus.
- To transfer the input focus to (a visual element), so that it receives subsequent input.
The text box won't receive the user's keystrokes unless you explicitly focus it.
Adjective
- Directing all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal.
- Dealing with some narrowly defined aspects of a broader phenomenon.
Synonyms of Focussed
Focussed synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Focussed
Focussed in a Sentence
I have to focus on my work.
You'll need to focus the microscope carefully in order to capture the full detail of this surface.
If you're going to beat your competitors, you need to focus.
The text box won't receive the user's keystrokes unless you explicitly focus it.
Word Forms & Grammar
focussed (comparative more focussed, superlative most focussed)
focussed
Words That Rhyme With Focussed
Quick Answers About Focussed
Is focussed an adjective or a verb?
Focussed is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for focussed?
Close synonyms of focussed are focused, convergent and concentrated. See the full list of focussed synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of focussed?
Antonyms of focussed include unfocused, unfocussed, out of focus and broad.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of focussed?
The comparative form is more focussed and the superlative form is most focussed.