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skim vs run down

run down vs skim

skim is a noun but run down is not a noun.

skim is an adjective but run down is not an adjective.

skim and run down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
skim Yes Yes Yes No
run down No No Yes No
As verbs, skim and run down are synonyms defined as:
  • skim and run down: examine hastily
Other synonyms of skim include glance over, rake, scan.
skim (noun) run down (noun)
reading or glancing through quickly
a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
skim (adjective) run down (adjective)
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
skim (verb) run down (verb)
read superficially use up all one's strength and energy and stop working
move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of injure or kill by knocking (someone or something) down and passing over the body, as with a vehicle
remove from the surface pursue until captured
cause to skip over a surface move downward
coat (a liquid) with a layer examine hastily
travel on the surface of water deplete
examine hastily trace
Difference between skim and run down

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