Learn how to use the comparative “more focused” and superlative “most focused” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “focused”?

The comparative form of “focused” is “more focused”.

Example

Studying in a quiet library is more focused than studying in a noisy cafe.

Example

Working alone allows me to be more focused than working in a group.

What is the superlative form of “focused”?

The superlative form of “focused” is “most focused”.

Example

Out of all the students, she is the most focused on her studies.

Example

The athlete's determination and discipline make him the most focused player on the team.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "focused" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more focused" and "most focused" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of concentration or attention.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Focused" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more focused”

Used to describe something that has a higher level of concentration or attention.

Example

The meditation practice helps me become more concentrated and focused.

Used to indicate that someone is paying more attention or is more focused on something.

Example

She is more attentive in class when she sits in the front row.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most focused”

Used to describe something that has the highest level of concentration or attention.

Example

His intense focus during the competition made him the most concentrated athlete.

Used to indicate that someone is paying the highest level of attention or is the most focused on something.

Example

The student who asks the most questions in class is the most attentive learner.

Using than with comparative “more focused”

When using the comparative form "more focused" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Studying in a quiet library is more focused than studying in a noisy cafe." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of focus in "studying in a quiet library" is higher than the level of focus in "studying in a noisy cafe."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more focused” and “most focused” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Study

    Reading in a silent room is more focused than reading in a crowded coffee shop.

    Reading in a silent room is more focused than reading in a crowded coffee shop.

  • 2Work

    Working in a distraction-free environment allows for the most focused productivity.

    Working in a distraction-free environment allows for the most focused productivity.

  • 3Sports

    The gymnast's routine was the most focused performance of the competition.

    The gymnast's routine was the most focused performance of the competition.

  • 4Learning

    Taking notes during a lecture helps in being more focused on the material.

    Taking notes during a lecture helps in being more focused on the material.

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