skips
word · lemma: skip
Definition
'Skips' is the third person singular of 'skip.' It means to move lightly with small jumps, or to miss or not do something, such as steps in a process or attending a class.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations: 'skips class,' 'skips breakfast,' 'skips a step.' Can refer to physical motion (children skipping) or omitting actions (skips a meeting). Informal register. 'Skip' can also mean to avoid something intentionally.
Spanish: salta - se salta - omitePortuguese (BR): pula - omitePortuguese (PT): salta - omiteChinese (Simplified): 跳过 - 跳跃Chinese (Traditional): 跳過 - 跳躍Hindi: छोड़ता है - कूदता हैArabic: يتخطى - يقفزBengali: লাফায় - এড়িয়ে যায়Russian: пропускает - подпрыгиваетJapanese: スキップするVietnamese: bỏ qua - nhảy chân sáoKorean: 건너뛴다 - 깡충깡충 뛰다Turkish: atlar - zıplarUrdu: چھوڑ دیتا ہے - اُچھلتا ہےIndonesian: melewati - melompat kecil
Example Sentences
She skips to school every morning.
basic
He skips breakfast on busy days.
basic
My dog skips around the yard when he's happy.
basic
She always skips class on Fridays.
natural
Sometimes he skips a step when he's in a hurry.
natural
The video skips because of a bad internet connection.
natural