skipped; skipping
1
a
: to move or proceed with leaps and bounds or with a skip
b
: to bound off one point after another : ricochet
2
: to leave hurriedly or secretly
skipped out without paying their bill
3
a
: to pass over or omit an interval, item, or step
b
: to omit a grade in school in advancing to the next
c
1
a
: to pass over without notice or mention : omit
skipped her name
b
: to pass by or leave out (a step in a progression or series)
2
a
: to cause to skip (a grade in school)
b
: to cause to bound or skim over a surface
skip a stone across a pond
3
: to leap over lightly and nimbly
4
a
: to depart from quickly and secretly
skipped town
b
: to fail to attend or participate in
skip the tournament
1
a
: a light bounding step
b
: a gait composed of alternating hops and steps
2
: an act of omission or the thing omitted
1
: the captain of a side in a game (such as curling or lawn bowling) who advises the team as to the play and controls the action
2
Synonyms
Examples of skip in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The Lent season is coming to a close, which means Easter is just a skip and a hop away.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024
Just a skip and a hop away, Kentuckians can reach these viewing locations in about a two-hour drive, or around 120 miles.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Mar. 2024
Not magic, just a skip and a hop (and a track) from my friends’ places in all directions.
—Kanyakrit Vongkiatkajorn, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024
Pratt, averaging now 18.9 points over his last nine contests, hit a dagger three from the corner off a nifty skip pass from BJ Freeman with 1:56 to play that put Milwaukee up by six.
—Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2024
Rounding out at right under an hour, Gravy takes you through a world of emotions, with no skips.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Jan. 2024
Unlimited offers on-demand and ad-free music, top podcasts, unlimited skips, offline listening, and HD and spatial audio.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
The whole album is very strong, with no skips… including the deluxe edition with additional tracks adding up to 16, all told.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Nov. 2023
Robin Cole, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
If my lymph nodes were cancer-free, I’d be cleared to skip chemotherapy.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 11 Apr. 2024
Being able to pack gym gear along with work supplies will leave you zero excuses to skip the gym.
—L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Several Republicans on Tuesday argued that Democrats should not depart from precedent by skipping a trial and moving to dismiss the charges.
—Liz Goodwin, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
There are some travelers who are completely at ease with bringing just two or three outfits on a trip to skip checking a bag.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
To keep up with their housing payments, some homeowners and renters report selling their belongings, picking up overtime shifts, canceling vacations, working a second job and even skipping meals.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Then, just as quickly as the light had gone, the sun began to poke through again and the third graders scooped up their blankets and walked, skipped and cartwheeled back inside their school building.
—The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024
Except for discreet logos, dress sneakers skip excessive branding and technical perforations.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Noun
He’s always got that faintly skeletal skip in his step, the hint of a smile on his face.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The Lent season is coming to a close, which means Easter is just a skip and a hop away.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024
Just a skip and a hop away, Kentuckians can reach these viewing locations in about a two-hour drive, or around 120 miles.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Mar. 2024
Not magic, just a skip and a hop (and a track) from my friends’ places in all directions.
—Kanyakrit Vongkiatkajorn, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024
Pratt, averaging now 18.9 points over his last nine contests, hit a dagger three from the corner off a nifty skip pass from BJ Freeman with 1:56 to play that put Milwaukee up by six.
—Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2024
Rounding out at right under an hour, Gravy takes you through a world of emotions, with no skips.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Jan. 2024
Unlimited offers on-demand and ad-free music, top podcasts, unlimited skips, offline listening, and HD and spatial audio.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
The whole album is very strong, with no skips… including the deluxe edition with additional tracks adding up to 16, all told.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Nov. 2023
Verb
Cancer adds a heavy layer of fear and stigma, and many skip routine screenings to avoid difficult conversations with their doctors and loved ones.
—Robin Cole, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
If my lymph nodes were cancer-free, I’d be cleared to skip chemotherapy.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 11 Apr. 2024
Being able to pack gym gear along with work supplies will leave you zero excuses to skip the gym.
—L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Several Republicans on Tuesday argued that Democrats should not depart from precedent by skipping a trial and moving to dismiss the charges.
—Liz Goodwin, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
There are some travelers who are completely at ease with bringing just two or three outfits on a trip to skip checking a bag.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
To keep up with their housing payments, some homeowners and renters report selling their belongings, picking up overtime shifts, canceling vacations, working a second job and even skipping meals.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Then, just as quickly as the light had gone, the sun began to poke through again and the third graders scooped up their blankets and walked, skipped and cartwheeled back inside their school building.
—The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024
Except for discreet logos, dress sneakers skip excessive branding and technical perforations.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
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skip
1 of 2 verb
skipped; skipping
1
a
: to move or proceed with leaps and bounds
b
: to bounce or cause to bounce off one point after another
skipping stones
c
: to leap over lightly
2
: to leave hurriedly or secretly
skip town
3
a
: to pass over or leave out (as a section, item, or step)
skipped the dull parts of the book
b
: to promote or cause to be promoted to a grade higher than the next grade in school
c
: to fail to attend
skipped the meeting
skip
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a light bouncing step
b
: a manner of moving by alternating hops and steps
2
: a failure to do something
also
: something not done
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