Skipped: meaning, definitions and examples

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skipped

[ skɪpt ]

^{Context #1}

in a sequence

Omitted or left out in a sequence.

Synonyms

missed, omitted, passed over

Examples of usage

The first chapter of the book was interesting, but the second chapter felt skipped and lacked detail.
She noticed a skipped step in the staircase and nearly tripped over it.

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music

A brief interval in music, a pause or rest.

Synonyms

interval, pause, rest

Examples of usage

The pianist played the piece with perfect timing, including a beautiful skipped in the melody.
The conductor motioned for a skipped before the orchestra continued playing.

Translations

Translations of the word "skipped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pulado

🇮🇳 छोड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 übersprungen

🇮🇩 dilewati

🇺🇦 пропущений

🇵🇱 pominięty

🇯🇵 スキップされた

🇫🇷 sauté

🇪🇸 omitido

🇹🇷 atlandı

🇰🇷 건너뛰었다

🇸🇦 تخطى

🇨🇿 přeskočený

🇸🇰 preskočený

🇨🇳 跳过

🇸🇮 preskočeno

🇮🇸 sleppt

🇰🇿 өткізілді

🇬🇪 გადაახტა

🇦🇿 keçildi

🇲🇽 omitido

Word origin

The word 'skipped' originated from the Middle English word 'skipp', meaning to leap or spring lightly. Over time, the word evolved to include the meanings of omission or pause, reflecting its usage in various contexts. In modern English, 'skipped' is commonly used in literature, music, and everyday speech to convey the idea of something omitted or a brief pause.