"Skip" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Skip" Meaning

To pass over or leave out something, especially on purpose: I'll skip the dessert, thanks. The subway will skip several stops because of the roadwork.

To give up or abandon something, especially a difficult task: I'll have to skip this class if it conflicts with my work schedule.

In sports, to avoid catching or hitting the ball, or to intentionally not tackle or tag an opponent: He tried to skip over the defender and score a goal.

In music, to move quickly along by jumping or stepping over the notes on the staff, usually weakening the beat.

In moving, to pass over with the feet in a single movement, especially when dancing or marching, without lifting the foot from the ground.

"Skip" Examples

5 Usage Examples of "Skip":


1. In Games and Challenges

"I'm going to skip the obstacle in this video game and go straight to the next level."

2. In Music and Arts

"The DJ skipped the intro of the song and went straight to the chorus."

3. In Navigation and Transport

"I'm going to skip the traffic circle and take the shortcut to avoid delays."

4. In Business and Administration

"Can you skip this section in the report and jump straight to the conclusion?"

5. In Recreation and Leisure

"I skipped the swimming pool during my vacation and spent more time hiking instead."

"Skip" Similar Words

Skinniest

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Thin and slender; extremely slender or gaunt.

Skinniness

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The word "skinniness" refers to the state of being very thin or slender. It can be used to describe a person, animal, or thing that has a narrow, thin appearance or consistency.

Skinning

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<strong>Skinning</strong> refers to the process of removing the outer layer of an animal's hide or pelt, particularly an animal that has been hunted. In computing, <strong>skin</strong> a mesh, is a process to easily resize the UV mapping. It is also used in video games to replace the in-game character's model with a new one.

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To skinny-dip, is to go swimming in the nude, typically secretly or with no clothes on, usually in a body of water such as a lake, river, or ocean.

Skinny-dipping

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"Skinny-dipping" is a colloquialism that refers to the act of swimming naked in a body of water, typically a lake, river, or ocean, in secret, without the presence of clothing. The term implies a casual and informal setting, often associated with summer fun, teenage hijinks, or romantic escapades. It can also imply a sense of playfulness and spontaneity.

Skinny

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Very thin; slender.

Skins

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Noun: The outer covering or surface of an animal, especially one that has been treated and preserved for use as a covering for furniture or clothing.<br><br>Example: "a deer skin"<br><br>Synonyms: hide, pelt, fur, tegument<br><br>Verb: To remove the outer covering from a person or animal.<br><br>Example: "she skinned the rabbit"<br><br>Synonyms: flay, strip, peel<br><br>Idiomatic expressions: skin-deep, skin one's teeth, break the skin, get under one's skin.

Skint

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The word "skint" is a British slang term that means being broke or penniless. It can also imply being financially struggling or in debt.

Skipjack

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A small ocean sunfish (Mola mola) of the Northern Atlantic.

Skipped

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Skipper

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noun: the captain of a ship.

Skippered

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Served as the person in charge of a boat or ship, especially a yacht.

Skippering

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Skippering is the act of steering a boat or ship, particularly a sailing vessel. The skipper is the person in charge of the vessel, responsible for navigation, safety, and overall management of the crew and passengers.

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Skipping

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To leave out or omit something, such as words or actions; not performing or following something that is expected, often intentional.

Skips

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To move quickly over or across a place without walking or using a vehicle, often for fun or exercise.