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Vocabulary Entry
skimmed
|verb • verb • adjective
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V
verb
To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid or to move quickly and lightly over a surface.
Example Sentences
"She skimmed the cream off the top of the milk."
"He skimmed through the pages of the book to find the information he needed."
"The bird skimmed across the surface of the pond, searching for fish."
V
verb
To read something quickly to get the main points.
Example Sentences
"I just skimmed the article to get a general idea of the topic."
"If you skim the report, you will catch the most important details."
"She prefers to skim the news rather than reading every article in detail."
A
adjective
Referring to the action of having been quickly passed over or effortlessly done.
Example Sentences
"That's a skimmed version of the original document."
"He offered a skimmed summary of the long lecture."
"The skimmed milk contains less fat and is healthier."