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skimming vs skim

skim vs skimming

skimming and skim both are nouns.

skimming is not an adjective while skim is an adjective.

skimming is not a verb while skim is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
skimming Yes No No No
skim Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, skimming and skim are synonyms defined as:
  • skimming and skim: reading or glancing through quickly
skimming (noun) skim (noun)
the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid reading or glancing through quickly
failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
the act of brushing against while passing
reading or glancing through quickly
skimming (adjective) skim (adjective)
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
skimming (verb) skim (verb)
read superficially
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 skimming and skim

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