skim

verb
UK: /skɪm/
US: /skɪm/

  1. To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid.

    1. I skim the cream from the milk.
    2. She skimmed the fat off the soup before serving it to the guests.

  2. To read something quickly to get a general idea.

    1. I skim the newspaper every morning.
    2. He skimmed through the report looking for key information about the project.

  3. To move quickly and lightly over a surface.

    1. Birds skim the lake surface.
    2. The boat skimmed across the water on a sunny day.

Synonyms

scan remove browse glide glance float scrape
skim noun

  1. A quick reading or glance.

    1. I gave it a skim.
    2. Just a skim of the article gave me the main points of the story.
skim adjective

  1. Done or used to remove a substance from the surface of liquid; reduced-fat.

    1. I prefer skim milk.
    2. Skim milk has less fat than whole milk, making it a healthier choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "skim" in English means: To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid., To read something quickly to get a general idea., To move quickly and lightly over a surface..

The phonetic transcription of "skim" is /skɪm/ in British English and /skɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "skim": scan, remove, browse, glide, glance, float, scrape.

Example usage of "skim": "I skim the cream from the milk.". More examples on the page.