I'm focusing on my German!
Source: tatoeba (1247337)
Focusing
/ˈfəʊ.kə.sɪŋ/
Synonyms for "focusing" (34 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (7)
Strong matches (10)
Noun(10 words)
Related words (17)
Noun(14 words)
focalizationfocus adjustmentfocus-relatedfocusablefocusedfocussingfunnellinglens adjustmentrefocussharpenspecializationsspecializingspecialtytargeted
Adjective(1 words)
norwegian konsentrasjon
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: focus, attend, attention, center, centered.
- Sentence evidence is available for focusing, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "focusing".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "focusing"
Keep "focusing" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "focusing" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "focusing", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "focusing" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
20 entriesabsorptionadjustcalibratecognitive processconcentrateconcentrationdescriptordirectengrossmentideaimmersioninstrument operationintensificationlens attributemental activitymodifier
Showing 16 of 20 words.
More specific
14 entriesautofocusfocal lengthfocusing lensintense focusingmanual focuspractical focusprioritizeproblem focusedrefocusresearch focusselective focusingsustained focusingtheoretical focustopic centered
Collocations
15 entriesbroad focuscamera focusingfocal lengthfocus onfocusable instrumentfocusing attentionfocusing distancefocusing errorfocusing lensfocusing mechanismfocusing processfocusing resourcesfocusing ringfocusing strategynarrow focus
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
I'm having trouble focusing.
Source: tatoeba (1911982)
Although most of the content and thought has not been dependent on any language, when focusing on Japanese, differences in syntactic structures or the fact that individual words are not written separately and distinctly then requires several points of consideration.
Source: tatoeba (2431686)
I'm focusing on my French.
Source: tatoeba (2451591)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "focusing"?
Closest matches include focus, attend, attention, center, centered.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "focusing"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.