SKIP Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈskip

Definition of skip

as in to hop

to move with a light springing step children skipping along the woodland path

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Relevance

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as in to miss

to fail to attend the day was so nice that we decided to skip class and go to the beach

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as in to bounce

to strike and fly off at an angle the soap slipped out of my hand and went skipping across the bathroom floor

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skip

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noun

as in commander

a person in overall command of a ship the skip's barking orders again

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Recent Examples of skip

Verb

Bakkila skipped the brand’s optional white glove delivery, and her king-size mattress arrived in two heavy boxes with the latex layers packaged separately inside a zippered cover for assembly at home. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 Research has linked frequent breakfast skipping to a higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and CKD progression. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2026

Noun

To be among my best of the best, a restaurant must serve dishes and drinks that are complete in terms of flavor and technique, from the premeal cocktails to dessert—like an album with no skips. — Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026 Mason was funny, goofy and crazy in all the right ways; he will be remembered for singing and dancing around the house with a wide smile on his face and a skip in his step. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skip

Recent Examples of Synonyms for skip

Verb

Sasha awakens to a note that says Morgan has hopped on an earlier flight home.

— Judy Berman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
The bed and passenger sides were cordoned off, but the driver-side door was open so shoppers could hop in and check out the interior.

— Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of hop

Verb

Last month, Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission reported that the largest grid in the country will miss its reliability standard starting next year.

— Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Not only were LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges absent after high-profile summertime trades, but returnees Kon Knueppel and Coby White were also missing because of injury.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of miss

Verb

Jackson Chourio and Bauers started the bottom half with singles and first baseman Jonathan Aranda allowed Contreras’ one-out foul pop to bounce out of his mitt near netting in front of the seats.

— Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
The bouncing and dabbing motion will blend the product out without removing too much coverage.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of bounce

Noun

Larry Baimbridge spent thirty-one years with the Houston Police Department, including stints as a homicide detective and as commander of the SWAT team.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Tom Waits lends his feral baritone to a commander of a coyote military brigade.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of commander

Verb

Josephine will begin to pull away Thursday, allowing winds and water levels to gradually subside, with highs rebounding to the upper 60s inland.

— Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Its shares plunged 32% on their market debut Tuesday, before rebounding by nearly 30% Wednesday.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of rebound

Noun

Adebayo, who took over as Heat captain when Haslem retired, is also on a path that could result in a Heat jersey retirement ceremony down the road.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Manchester United's loss to Bournemouth increased the pressure on manager Michael Carrick, who dropped captain Bruno Fernandes from the starting lineup.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of captain

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skip (out)

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