CEFR A2

skipping

verb

Meaning

Moving forward by hopping lightly from one foot to the other in a rhythmic motion.

Examples

She was skipping along the path to school.
The toddler started skipping when she heard the music.

Synonyms: hopping, bounding, capering, gamboling

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skipping (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈskɪpɪŋ/

Definition

Moving forward by hopping lightly from one foot to the other in a rhythmic motion.

Examples

She was skipping along the path to school.
The toddler started skipping when she heard the music.
They were skipping through the park during their lunch break.

How to Use skipping

skip [something] (collocation): To omit or avoid an activity. — "We decided to skip the meeting."
skip along (phrasal verb): To move forward with a light, rhythmic step. — "The children skipped along the beach."

Synonyms of skipping

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