skim (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /skɪm/
Definition
To read something quickly to get the main idea, without reading every word.
Examples
She skimmed the report to find the key findings.
He skimmed through the book, only reading the parts that interested him.
I don't have time to read it properly, so I'll just skim it.
How to Use skim
- skim through (prepositional phrase)
- To read something quickly, looking at the main points. — "She skimmed through the report before the meeting."
- skim over (prepositional phrase)
- To read something quickly, paying attention only to the most important parts. — "He skimmed over the chapter on economics."
- skim off (phrasal verb)
- To remove a layer of liquid from the surface. — "Please skim off the fat from the stew."
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