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skim

verb

/skɪm/

Meaning

to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly

She skimmed through the report before the meeting.

skim the surface

browse, glance, scan, float, graze

study, analyze

skim through, skim over, skim milk, skim surface

to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass

to hit repeatedly or to defeat someone in a competition

to rain lightly with very small drops

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.

To become weak or feeble; to suffer neglect or remain in an unpleasant situation for a long time.