Meaning & use
skimmed
Read something quickly, noting only the main points rather than every detail.
See it in a sentence
She skimmed the report before the meeting since she had no time to read it fully.
He skimmed the newspaper headlines while waiting for his coffee.
A note on using this word
Past tense of "skim"; contrast with "scanned," which suggests searching for a specific detail rather than getting a general sense.
Words with a similar meaning
scannedglanced through
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Words with an opposite meaning
studiedpored over
Another way to use it
2. verb
Removed a layer of fat, cream, or foam from the surface of a liquid.
The chef skimmed the fat off the top of the simmering stock.
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