Meaning of the word skimmed in English
What does skimmed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
skimmed
US /skɪmd/
UK /skɪmd/
Adjective
(of milk) having had the cream removed
Example:
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I prefer skimmed milk in my coffee.
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She always buys skimmed milk for health reasons.
Past Participle
1.
read (something) quickly so as to note only the important points
Example:
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He skimmed through the report before the meeting.
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She skimmed the headlines of the newspaper.
2.
remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid
Example:
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The chef skimmed the fat from the top of the stew.
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They skimmed the cream off the milk.
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