All 5 Uses of
focus
in
Harry Potter (#2) and the Chamber of Secrets
- He focused on the Snitch clutched in his good hand.
Chpt 10 (definition 1) *focused = concentrated
- He felt his feet hit solid ground, and stood, shaking, as the blurred shapes around him came suddenly into focus.
Chpt 13 (definition 2) *focus = view (a state where something can be seen clearly)
- Harry's eyes narrowed as he focused on the spiders.
Chpt 15 (definition 2)focused = adjusted vision (to see clearly)
- Fawke's head slid in and out of focus.
Chpt 17 (definition 2)out of focus = in a state where something cannot be seen clearly
- Instead of going black, the Chamber seemed to be coming back into focus.
Chpt 17 (definition 2)focus = view (a state where something can be seen clearly)
Definitions:
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(1) (focus as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) verb: to concentrate, look at, or pay attention to
noun: the act of concentration, or the ability to concentrate
(to concentrate is to direct attention or effort towards a single thing)
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(2) (focus as in: bring into focus; or out of focus) a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly; or an adjustment made to permit a clear view