Basic Details
Word: Skip
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
Meaning: Verb: To move lightly or quickly from one point to another, often leaving something out. Noun: A light or bouncy movement; an instance of omitting or passing over.
Synonyms: Jump, bounce, omit, pass over, hop
Antonyms: Include, attend, stay, remain, complete
Idioms and Phrases
- Skip a beat: To feel a moment of surprise or excitement. Example: "Her heart skipped a beat when she saw her test result."
- Skip town: To leave a place quickly and secretly, often to avoid trouble. Example: "The thief skipped town before the police arrived."
- Skip over: To move past something without paying attention to it. Example: "He skipped over the boring parts of the book."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The child skipped happily through the park.
Example 2: She decided to skip breakfast this morning.
Example 3: Let's skip this chapter and come back to it later.
Fun Fact
The word "skip" dates back to the 14th century and originally described a light, bouncing movement. Today, it's used in both casual and digital contexts-from skipping meals to skipping ads online!
Famous Quote
"Don't skip steps. The journey matters just as much as the goal." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "skip" mean as a verb?
a) Stay in one place
b) Omit or pass over something
c) Delay doing something
d) Complete thoroughly
Answer: b) Omit or pass over something
2. What is a synonym of "skip"?
a) Include
b) Bounce
c) Attend
d) Finish
Answer: b) Bounce
3. Which is an antonym of "skip"?
a) Jump
b) Hop
c) Stay
d) Leap
Answer: c) Stay
4. What does the idiom "skip town" mean?
a) Go on a vacation
b) Visit a nearby place
c) Leave suddenly, often to avoid trouble
d) Move to a new town legally
Answer: c) Leave suddenly, often to avoid trouble
5. Which sentence uses "skip" correctly?
a) He skip class every day.
b) They are skipping over the first part of the movie.
c) She skip the line yesterday.
d) I skips breakfast every morning.
Answer: b) They are skipping over the first part of the movie.
