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Skated Meaning in English

word · lemma: skate

ˈskeɪtɪd
SKAY-tid
skˈeɪtɪd
sk-AY-tid

Definition

Moved or glided smoothly on skates, usually on ice or a hard surface. This is the past tense of 'skate.'

Usage & Nuances

'Skated' is used for both ice skating and roller skating. Common collocations: 'skated on the lake,' 'skated at the rink.' Sometimes used figuratively in phrases like 'skated through the exam' (meaning did something easily).

Example Sentences

He skated on the frozen pond.

basic

She skated at the ice rink yesterday.

basic

We skated together for the first time.

basic

I skated right past him and he didn’t even notice.

natural

We skated around the park until it got dark.

natural

He barely studied but skated through the exam.

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