Synonyms for centering

Most common

focus · direction · focusing · focussing · snap

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A type of formwork which serves as a temporary structure during the construction of arches and bridges.

Related words

Other spellings

centring UK

Forms

Plural

centerings → focusings, focuses, directions, snaps…

Example sentences

• focus I want you to focus on a beautiful future for you.
• direction The plane flew away in the direction of Hong Kong.
• focusing Tom had trouble focusing on what needed to be done.
• snap Snap out of it! You haven't done a thing all week.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

snap¹

5 letters

focus²

8 letters

focusing³

9 letters

direction³, focussing

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (focus² = 2 syllables).