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skips

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈskɪps// UK //skˈɪps// skips
SIMPLE

The happy child skips down the street.

CONTEXTUAL

If you already know the basics, you can skips the first chapter and start with the exercises.

COMPLEX

The narrative skips over the protagonist's childhood, focusing instead on the pivotal events of his early adulthood that shaped his political philosophy.

Usage

When used to mean 'omit', it is transitive and takes a direct object.

Pitfall

He skips from the meetingHe skips the meetingWhen meaning to miss an event or step, the verb is transitive and does not require a preposition.

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