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Meaning of skim
The primary meaning of the word "skim" is to move quickly and lightly over or near the surface of something.
Etymology of skim
The word "skim" originated in the 14th century from the Old Norse word "skima", which means to strip or to remove by stripping, and is related to the Old English word "sciman", which means to strip or to cleanse.
Historically, the word "skim" was first used to describe the act of removing cream from milk, and later its meaning expanded to include other senses such as moving quickly over a surface or reading something quickly.
Synonyms
glide
slide
slip
coast
brush
graze
touch
sweep
scan
glance
glimpse
peek
peer
browse
survey
scan
peruse
glance over
flip through
scan quickly
browse through
leaf through
glance at
look over
run over
review
inspect
examine
check
scan
sweep
skim over
skip
gloss over
ignore
overlook
pass over
glance through
scan through
Definitions
- To move quickly and lightly over or near the surface of something
- * To read or look at something quickly and not in detail
- * To remove a layer from the surface of something, especially to remove cream from milk
Usage Examples
- She skimmed the stone across the water, watching as it bounced and skipped.
- * He skimmed the newspaper, looking for any mention of the recent scandal.
- * The cook skimmed the cream from the top of the milk, using it to make a rich and creamy sauce.
Antonyms
dive
plunge
immerse
engage
focus
concentrate
study
examine
analyze
scrutinize
pore over
delve into
explore
investigate
plod
trudge
slog
wade
plow
labor
toil
struggle
strain