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What is another word for Skim? – 163 Skim Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    glance scan browse flip leaf scan survey inspect examine peruse review look gaze peek glimpse view read dip dart flick flutter skip brush touch graze sweep pass flit flutter glance over scan through browse through gloss over speed read skim through run through glance through look through.

    Meaning of Skim

    The primary meaning of the word "Skim" is to glance over or read something quickly.

    Definitions

    • To glance over or read something quickly, especially in order to get a general idea of its content
    • To remove a layer or film from the surface of a liquid
    • To move quickly and lightly over or near the surface of something

    Etymology of Skim

    The word "Skim" originated from the Old Norse word "skima", which means to glide or slide over something
    The word has been in use since the 14th century, initially with the meaning of to throw or cast, and later evolving to include the sense of glancing over or reading quickly

    Example Uses

    • I skimmed the newspaper to get the latest news
    • She skimmed the surface of the pool with her hand
    • The bird skimmed the water, catching fish with its beak
    • He skimmed through the book, looking for relevant information

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    study analyze examine inspect scrutinize investigate research read pore concentrate focus immerse absorb delve dig probe explore investigate dissect parse deconstruct elaborate expand detail describe elaborate flesh out develop.

    Related Nouns

    reader book page text article newspaper magazine journal publication manuscript document paper essay thesis dissertation report review summary abstract outline gloss annotation footnote commentary critique analysis evaluation assessment appraisal.

    Related Verbs

    read scan browse glance look gaze peek glimpse view inspect examine peruse review study analyze investigate research explore discover uncover reveal disclose expose unveil show display present demonstrate illustrate explain.

    Related Adjectives

    quick fast rapid brief fleeting cursory superficial shallow summary concise brief compact compacted abridged abbreviated truncated shortened condensed capsule pithy terse laconic succinct crisp brisk swift speedy hasty hurried rushed cursory perfunctory slapdash sloppy careless lax lenient relaxed.