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Meaning of skimming
The primary meaning of "skimming" is to glance over something quickly.
Etymology of skimming
The word "skimming" originated from the verb "skim", which is from the Old Norse word "skima", meaning to strip or remove, and the Old English word "sciman", meaning to glide or move smoothly
The word has been used in English since the 14th century, initially to describe the act of removing cream or fat from milk, and later to describe the act of reading or looking at something quickly
Synonyms
scanning
browsing
glancing
flipping
scanning
reading
viewing
examining
inspecting
surveying
reviewing
looking
searching
browsing
dipping
delving
peeking
glimpsing
spotting
noticing
observing
watching
gazing
staring
poring
studying
perusing
leafing
thumbing
scanning
flicking
skipping
darting
zipping
rushing
hastening
hurrying
speeding
racing
sprinting
dashing
flashing
whisking
brushing
sweeping
scanning
Definitions
- To read or look at something quickly, noticing the main points but not the details
- * To remove a layer from the surface of a liquid, especially to remove fat or oil
- * To move quickly and smoothly over or along the surface of something
Usage Examples
- She was skimming through the newspaper, looking for any interesting articles
- * He was skimming the surface of the lake on his kayak, enjoying the warm sun on his face
- * The chef was skimming the fat from the soup, trying to make it healthier
Antonyms
reading
studying
examining
analyzing
scrutinizing
poring
delving
digging
searching
researching
investigating
exploring
dissecting
inspecting
observing
noticing
watching
gazing
staring
focusing
concentrating
immersing
absorbing
devouring
engulfing
engrossing