concentrating
word · lemma: concentrate
/ˈkɑnsənˌtɹeɪtɪŋ/
/kˈɒnsəntɹˌeɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Paying close attention to something, or focusing your mental effort on a particular task or object.
Usage & Nuances
'Concentrating' is the -ing form, often used with "on" (e.g., 'concentrating on homework'). Common in both formal and informal settings. Don't confuse with 'meditating' (relaxing/focusing mind) or 'collecting things together' (a different meaning for 'concentrate').
Spanish: concentrarsePortuguese (BR): concentrar-sePortuguese (PT): concentrar-seChinese (Simplified): 专注于Chinese (Traditional): 專注於Hindi: ध्यान लगानाArabic: التركيزBengali: একাগ্র হওয়াRussian: сосредотачиватьсяJapanese: 集中するVietnamese: tập trungKorean: 집중하다Turkish: odaklanmakUrdu: توجہ مرکوز کرناIndonesian: berkonsentrasi
Example Sentences
She is concentrating on her math homework.
basic
The class was quiet because everyone was concentrating.
basic
He had trouble concentrating with all the noise outside.
basic
Sorry, I wasn't listening, I was concentrating on my work.
natural
I've been concentrating so hard that I forgot to eat lunch.
natural
If you keep concentrating, you'll finish faster.
natural