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skillthe ability to do something well; expertise

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the ability to do something well; expertise

Pronunciation (IPA): /skɪl/

Example Sentences

  • His gaming skills are so good that even his grandmother asks for tips.
  • Learning new skills is essential for career development.
  • My cooking skills are so bad that even the smoke alarm cheers when I order takeout.

skill

NOUN

[/skɪl/]

the ability to do something well; expertise

a master chef expertly juggles three flaming pans while perfectly timing multiple dishes. She flips vegetables in one pan, sears meat in another, and tosses pasta in the third with fluid precision. Each movement flows seamlessly into the next as flames dance around the pans in controlled bursts. Steam rises from perfectly cooked dishes as she plates them with artistic flair. Other kitchen staff watch in admiration as orders get completed faster than expected. The sous chef nods approvingly while waiters eagerly collect the beautifully presented meals.  the ability to do something well through years of developed expertise
💡 Concept

a master chef expertly juggles three flaming pans while perfectly timing multiple dishes. She flips vegetables in one pan, sears meat in another, and tosses pasta in the third with fluid precision. Each movement flows seamlessly into the next as flames dance around the pans in controlled bursts. Steam rises from perfectly cooked dishes as she plates them with artistic flair. Other kitchen staff watch in admiration as orders get completed faster than expected. The sous chef nods approvingly while waiters eagerly collect the beautifully presented meals. the ability to do something well through years of developed expertise

Master the drill with skill and will!
🎵 Rhyme

Master the drill with skill and will!

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/skɪl/
🇬🇧 UK/skɪl/

🌳Etymology

Rootskill

Origin

The word skill derives from Old Norse skil, meaning 'to distinguish' or 'to discern'. It entered Middle English through Scandinavian languages and gradually evolved from its original sense of discrimination or understanding to the modern meaning of proficiency or expertise.

Breakdown

skil (Old Norse: distinguish, discern) + -l (noun suffix) = skill (proficiency, technical ability). The semantic shift from 'the ability to distinguish' to 'the ability to perform expertly' reflects how discrimination and keen judgment underpin practical competence.

🎵Rhyme

willhillfillstilldrill
will
hill
fill
still
drill

🔗Collocations

develop skills
communication skills
technical skills
skill set
lack skills
soft skills
master a skill

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His gaming skills are so good that even his grandmother asks for tips.

Learning new skills is essential for career development.

😄 Fun example

My cooking skills are so bad that even the smoke alarm cheers when I order takeout.

She improved her English skills through daily practice.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

abilitytalentexpertisecompetenceproficiency

Antonyms

inabilityincompetenceclumsiness

Related

techniquecraftartknowledgeexperience

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