5 letter words ending in OCUS

Focus 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

As a noun, focus means the center of interest or activity. As a verb, focus means to concentrate or bring into focus.

3. Pronunciations

US: /ˈfoʊkəs/

UK: /ˈfəʊkəs/

4. Origin and Usage

The word focus comes from the Latin word "focus" which means hearth or fireplace. It was first used in English in the 1660s to describe the point where rays of light meet after passing through a lens or reflecting off a mirror. Since then, the word has taken on a broader meaning and is now commonly used to describe the center of attention or activity.

5. Synonyms

Center, focal point, concentration, attention, spotlight, emphasis

6. Related Words

Scope, optic, laser, point, frame

7. Example Sentences

As a noun:

• The focus of the meeting was on budget cuts.
• The paintings focus is on the woman in the foreground.
• The companys focus is on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

As a verb:

• She needs to focus on her studies if she wants to pass the exam.
• He tried to focus his camera on the bird in the tree.
• The coach told the team to focus on their defense in the second half.

hocus

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to deceive or trick someone by using magic or sleight of hand

Pronunciations: US: /ˈhoʊ.kəs/; UK: /ˈhəʊ.kəs/

Origin and Usage: The word "hocus" originated in the early 17th century and is believed to come from the Latin phrase "hoc est corpus" which means "this is the body". It was used as a term by magicians who pretended to perform miracles by using sleight of hand. Over time, the word has come to mean any kind of deception or trickery.

Synonyms: deceive, trick, hoodwink, dupe, mislead

Related Words: focus, locus, cocus, jocus, mocus

Example Sentences:

• He tried to hocus the audience with his card tricks.
• The politician was accused of trying to hocus the voters with false promises.
• She realized too late that she had been hocus-pocused into buying a fake product.

Definition of Locus

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A particular position or place where something occurs or is situated.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈloʊkəs/, UK: /ˈləʊkəs/

Origin and Usage: The word "locus" is of Latin origin and was first used in English in the early 17th century. It is commonly used in mathematics and science to describe a specific point or position in space. In genetics, it refers to a specific location on a chromosome where a particular gene is located.

Synonyms: Position, place, site, spot, location, point

Related Words: Focus, Hocus, Pocus, Lotus, Crocus

Example Sentences:

1. The locus of the earthquake was determined to be near the coast of Japan.
2. The locus of the gene responsible for eye color is located on chromosome 15.
3. The companys new office is in a prime locus for attracting top talent.