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The child began to skip across the playground.
What does Skip mean?
to jump lightly or leave something out.
Dictionary definition
To move with a light jumping step, or to leave something out.
Example sentences
Skip in a sentence
medium
Do not skip a step in the science directions.
hard
The paragraph was confusing because the writer seemed to skip an important detail.
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Practice 1
What does skip mean?
Skip can mean to move with a light jump or to leave something out.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to skip when it means leave out?
Omit means to leave something out, which matches one meaning of skip.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for skip?
Include contrasts with skip when skip means to leave something out.
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MeaningSkip means to jump lightly or leave something out.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Skip word family
Base word
skip
verb
skips
Skips now or often.
verb
skipped
Skip in the past.
verb
skipping
Skipping now.
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Hint for students
to jump lightly or leave something out.
Common mix-up
Skip is not the same as include. Skip means to jump lightly or leave something out.
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Read this model sentence: Do not skip a step in the science directions. Clue words: not, step, science. Underline clue words that show why skip fits instead of include. Now write one new sentence that shows skip without using the word skip. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show skip?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Do not skip a step in the science directions." Why does skip fit better than include?
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