Definition

1. Verb:
   • To omit or pass by something, especially when reading, speaking, or dealing with a sequence. It implies moving past a point without giving it attention or consideration.
   • To fail to include or intentionally avoid a part of a series or process.

Usage

• The verb "skip over" is used to describe the action of moving past a specific item, step, or section without addressing it.
• It is often followed by a direct object (what is being skipped) or can be used with a preposition like "to" to indicate what is moved to next.
• It can be used in both literal contexts (like skipping lines in a text) and figurative contexts (like skipping parts of a discussion).

Examples

• Literal:
  • He skipped over the boring chapters and went straight to the exciting conclusion.
  • The proofreader accidentally skipped over a typo on page three.
• Figurative:
  • During the meeting, they chose to skip over the minor issues and focus on the main problem.
  • Let's not skip over the details; they are very important.

Advanced Usage

• "to skip over to [something]": To move past one thing and proceed directly to another.
  • After the introduction, the presenter skipped over to the final results.
• Used to describe a superficial treatment of a topic.
  • The documentary skipped over the complex historical causes too quickly.

Variants and Related Words

• Skip (verb): To omit or pass from one point to another, often used interchangeably with "skip over" but can be more general.
  • She decided to skip the appetizer and order the main course.
• Bypass (verb): To avoid or go around something, often an obstacle or procedure. It is a close synonym but can imply a more deliberate detour.
  • We found a route to bypass the traffic jam.

Synonyms

• Omit: To leave out or exclude.
• Overlook: To fail to notice or consider.
• Gloss over: To treat something briefly or superficially, minimizing its importance.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Skip out (on): To leave a place or avoid a responsibility, often secretly or without permission. (Note: This is a distinct phrasal verb with a different meaning).
  • He skipped out on the bill at the restaurant.

Related Idioms

• "to skip a beat": To miss a heartbeat, often due to surprise or excitement. (Note: This idiom does not involve "over" and has a different meaning).
  • Her performance was so stunning it made my heart skip a beat.

Verb

1. bypass
   • He skipped a row in the text and so the sentence was incomprehensible