skim over

UK
/skɪm ˈəʊvə/
US
/skɪm ˈoʊvər/

Translations

skim oververb
skimmed over
Past Simple
skimmed over
Past Participle
skimming over
Gerund
UK
/skɪm ˈəʊvə/
US
/skɪm ˈoʊvər/
пробежать глазами
I only had time to skim over the report before the meeting.
У меня было время только пробежать глазами отчет перед встречей.
Synonyms
glance over
skate over
touch on
skip over

Definitions

skim oververb
To read or glance through something quickly or superficially.
She skimmed over the report to get the general idea before the meeting.
To pass lightly or hastily over a surface.
The bird skimmed over the water, barely touching the surface.