Simple meaning
What does Skill mean?
Skill means something you can do well.
Dictionary definition
Skill means the ability to do something well through learning and practice.
Example sentences
Skill in a sentence
easy
In class, we learned what skill means.
medium
During our school project, we used skill in a clear and practical way.
hard
Understanding skill helped our group explain ideas clearly in writing and discussion.
Synonyms
Words like Skill
abilityPower to do something.
talentNatural or developed strength.
know-howPractical understanding and ability.
Antonyms
Opposite words
inabilityNot being able to do something.
weaknessAn area of low ability.
Word family
Skill word family
Base word
skill
noun
skills
More than one ability.
adjective
skilled
Having strong ability.
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Skill means an ability to do something well.
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