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skim vs skim over

skim over vs skim

skim is a noun but skim over is not a noun.

skim is an adjective but skim over is not an adjective.

skim and skim over both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
skim Yes Yes Yes No
skim over No No Yes No
As verbs, skim and skim over are synonyms defined as:
  • skim and skim over: read superficially
As verbs, skim and skim over are synonyms defined as:
  • skim and skim over: move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of
skim (noun) skim over (noun)
reading or glancing through quickly
a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
skim (adjective) skim over (adjective)
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
skim (verb) skim over (verb)
read superficially read superficially
move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of
remove from the surface
cause to skip over a surface
coat (a liquid) with a layer
travel on the surface of water
examine hastily
Difference between skim and skim over

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