skip
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.to move forward by jumping lightly from one foot to the other.
v.to move with a light, bouncing step, typically by hopping on alternate feet.
Simple“The children began to skip down the path because they were so excited.”
In context“The young lambs would skip across the meadow in the early morning, displaying a natural agility that delighted the onlookers.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
v.to not do something that you usually do, or to jump over a part of something.
v.to intentionally omit a step in a sequence or fail to attend a scheduled event.
Simple“I was so busy that I had to skip lunch today.”
In context“Advanced students may choose to skip the introductory chapter and proceed directly to the more technical analysis in chapter two.”
PitfallI skipped from the meeting. I skipped the meeting.When 'skip' means to miss an event, it is transitive and does not require a preposition.
- 03 A2 Elementary
v.to jump over a rope that you or others are turning.
v.to engage in the exercise or game of jumping over a revolving rope.
Simple“She can skip for ten minutes without stopping to rest.”
In context“Boxers often skip as part of their conditioning routine to improve their footwork and cardiovascular endurance.”
Synonymsjump rope - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to throw something so it bounces off the surface of water or ground.
v.to cause an object to skim or ricochet across a surface.
Simple“We tried to skip flat stones across the calm surface of the lake.”
In context“The pilot managed to skip the small aircraft across the water's surface before it finally came to a halt near the shore.”
- 05 C1 Advanced
v.to leave a place quickly and secretly, often to avoid trouble.
v.to depart a location suddenly and covertly, typically to evade a debt or legal obligation.
Simple“He decided to skip town before the police could find him.”
In context“The tenant skipped out on his rent, leaving the apartment empty and the landlord with no way to contact him.”
- 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a very large metal box used for holding big amounts of rubbish, usually during building work.
n.a large open-topped container for bulky waste, designed to be lifted onto a specialized truck.
Simple“We hired a skip to get rid of all the old furniture from the attic.”
In context“The driveway was blocked by a massive yellow skip filled with bricks and plaster from the kitchen renovation.”
Synonymsdumpster - 07 C1 Advanced
n.a short name for a captain of a ship or a sports team.
n.an informal abbreviation for 'skipper', denoting the master of a vessel or the captain of a team.
Simple“The skip told the crew to prepare for the incoming storm.”
In context“In the final end of the match, the skip made a brilliant tactical call that secured the victory for the curling team.”
“As far back as April 2026, people in India were having trouble finding and affording gas with which to cook, forcing them to skip meals .”
“A student who skips an assignment still collects 50 points, so the policy hands out credit for work that doesn’t exist.”