skip over

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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

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