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Synonyms & Similar Words
glide over
slide over
slip over
coast over
brush over
gloss over
overlook
ignore
disregard
bypass
circumvent
avoid
evade
dodge
sidestep
skirt
navigate
traverse
cross
span
bridge
hurdle
leap
jump
bound
skip
hop
step over
walk over
tiptoe over
dance over
prance over
mince over
tread over
trample over
stride over
march over
sweep over
rush over
hurry over
hasten over
expedite over
Meaning of Skate Over
According to Oxford Dictionary, "skate over" means to glide or slide over a surface, typically with ease or speed.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines it as to move quickly or effortlessly over something, often in a way that avoids dealing with difficulties or problems.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes it as to glide or slide over a surface, often in a carefree or effortless way.
Example Uses
- The figure skater was able to skate over the rough patch of ice without falling.
- The politician tried to skate over the controversy by changing the subject.
- The hikers had to skate over the rocky terrain to reach the summit before nightfall.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
stop at
halt at
pause at
linger over
deliberate over
ponder over
consider
weigh
examine
scrutinize
study
analyze
investigate
probe
dwell on
focus on
concentrate on
fixate on
obsess over
stagnate
stick
get stuck
stall
falter
hesitate
waver
vacillate