skip — to move lightly and quickly with a hop or bounce
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move lightly and quickly with a hop or bounce
Pronunciation (IPA): /skɪp/
Example Sentences
- My heart skipped a beat when I saw the test results - I got an A+!
- He decided to skip his diet and ordered three pizzas for himself.
- The little girl skipped through the park, singing her favorite song.
skip
VERB[/skɪp/]
to move lightly and quickly with a hop or bounce
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'skip' derives from Middle English 'skippen' in the 14th century, originally meaning 'to leap or jump lightly'. It developed under Scandinavian influence and gradually acquired the extended sense of 'to omit or pass over' over time.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Middle English 'skippen' to Modern English 'skip' through phonetic reduction, with the original root referring to a light, bouncing movement that metaphorically extended to mean omitting or bypassing something.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My heart skipped a beat when I saw the test results - I got an A+!”
“He decided to skip his diet and ordered three pizzas for himself.”
“The little girl skipped through the park, singing her favorite song.”
“I always skip the scary parts in horror movies by covering my eyes.”
“The stone skipped five times across the water before sinking.”
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