skip
Pronunciation
Verb
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
To move forward with light hopping steps, alternating feet, or to leave something out on purpose.
Usage notes
Skip also means to deliberately miss something out, as in skip a meal or skip a page.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She _____ down the hallway, humming to herself."
Answer: skip
In your own words, what does "skip" mean?
To move forward with light hopping steps, alternating feet, or to leave something out on purpose.
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