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Bifocal

Description:

Bifocal refers to a type of eyeglasses or contact lenses that have two different optical powers to assist in both near and distant vision.

Senses:

1. Noun - Eyeglasses:

These bifocals have a clear division between the areas used for close-up and distant vision.

Example Sentence: She put on her bifocals to read the newspaper.

2. Noun - Contact lenses:

Bifocal contact lenses allow wearers to see both near and distant objects without changing eyeglasses.

Example Sentence: He switched from eyeglasses to bifocal contact lenses for easier vision correction.

3. Adjective - Having two focal lengths:

The telescope has a bifocal lens that allows viewing of both near and far celestial bodies.

Example Sentence: The binoculars with bifocal lenses were perfect for birdwatching.

4. Adjective - Popular:

His new album became bifocal among music enthusiasts within a week of its release.

Example Sentence: The artist's work has gained bifocal acclaim, attracting fans from different age groups.

5. Adjective - Local:

The store offers a bifocal discount to residents of the town as a way to support the local community.

Example Sentence: The restaurant is known for its bifocal flavors that highlight the region's culinary heritage.