skim Antonyms
Opposite of skim
• verb (Context 1)
To read or look through a text quickly and superficially in order to grasp the main points.
"I only had ten minutes before the seminar, so I had to pore over the assigned chapter."
• adjective (Context 2)
Having had the cream or fat removed from the surface (used especially of milk or dairy products).
"She prefers a splash of unskimmed milk in her morning coffee rather than heavy cream."
• verb (Context 3)
To move or glide quickly and lightly over or just above a surface, barely touching it.
"We watched the swallows plunge across the surface of the lake at dusk."
• noun (Context 4)
A quick, superficial reading or glance through a document or text.
"A quick perusal of the quarterly report revealed several promising trends in customer retention."
• noun (Context 5)
Milk from which the cream has been removed; skim milk.
"When the barista asked what kind of milk he wanted in his latte, he requested whole milk."
Similar words to skim
Words similar to skim shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: