skim
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B2
/skɪm/
remove surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'skim' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'skima,' where 'skima' meant 'to shine faintly.'
Historical Evolution
'skima' changed from Old Norse word 'skima' and eventually became the modern English word 'skim'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to shine faintly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to remove a substance from the surface of a liquid.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thin layer removed from the surface of a liquid.
The skim of cream was used for the dessert.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to remove a substance from the surface of a liquid.
She skimmed the cream off the milk.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39