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skim vs withdraw

withdraw vs skim

skim is a noun but withdraw is not a noun.

skim is an adjective but withdraw is not an adjective.

skim and withdraw both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
skim Yes Yes Yes No
withdraw No No Yes No
As verbs, withdraw is a hypernym of skim; that is, withdraw is a word with a broader meaning than skim:
  • skim: remove from the surface
  • withdraw: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Other hypernyms of skim include remove, take, take away.
skim (noun) withdraw (noun)
reading or glancing through quickly
a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
skim (adjective) withdraw (adjective)
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
skim (verb) withdraw (verb)
read superficially keep away from others
move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
remove from the surface make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
cause to skip over a surface take back what one has said
coat (a liquid) with a layer release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
travel on the surface of water lose interest
examine hastily pull back or move away or backward
remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)
cause to be returned
break from a meeting or gathering
withdraw from active participation
retire gracefully
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