skim

[skɪm]

skim Definition

• 1. to remove a substance from the surface of a liquid
• 2. to read or glance through something quickly
• 3. to move quickly and lightly over a surface

Using skim: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "skim" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She skimmed the cream off the milk.

• Example

  I only had time to skim the report before the meeting.

• Example

  The bird skimmed the surface of the water.

• Example

  He skimmed the stones across the lake.

skim Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for skim

• glance
• scan
• browse
• fly
• slide

Antonyms for skim

• delve
• peruse

Phrases with skim

• skim over

  to read, look at, or consider something quickly and not in detail

  Example

  I just skimmed over the instructions, so I'm not sure if I did it right.

• skim the surface

  to deal with a subject superficially without examining or discussing it in depth

  Example

  The article only skims the surface of the problem, but it's a good starting point for discussion.

• skim milk

  milk from which the cream has been removed

  Example

  I prefer to drink skim milk because it has less fat.

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Summary: skim in Brief

The verb 'skim' [skɪm] has three main meanings: to remove a substance from the surface of a liquid, to read or glance through something quickly, and to move quickly and lightly over a surface. It can be used in phrases like 'skim over,' meaning to read or consider something quickly, and 'skim milk,' referring to milk from which the cream has been removed.