CEFR B1

skip

verb

Meaning

To move forward by taking short, quick hops or jumps, often with one foot.

Examples

The children were skipping through the park, full of energy.
She skipped down the road, humming a cheerful tune.

Synonyms: hop, bound, leap, frolic

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skip (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /skɪp/

Definition

To move forward by taking short, quick hops or jumps, often with one foot.

Examples

The children were skipping through the park, full of energy.
She skipped down the road, humming a cheerful tune.
He skipped along the path, enjoying the sunny weather.

How to Use skip

skip over (phrasal verb): To ignore or pass over something without giving it attention. — "The teacher asked the students not to skip over the difficult passages in the book."
skip out on (phrasal verb): To avoid doing something that you are expected or obliged to do, especially paying for something. — "He tried to skip out on the bill at the restaurant."

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