English Synonym Finder

skim

Definitions

To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid.

To read or glance through something quickly to note only the main points.

To move quickly and lightly over or near a surface.

Examples

I had just enough time to skim the newspaper headlines before my meeting started.

The stone began to skim across the surface of the calm lake.

She decided to skim the fat off the top of the soup before serving it.

Synonyms

browse scan glance skip leaf skim-read peruse

Antonyms

study examine analyze scrutinize read investigate peruse