Definitions

skipping

ADJECTIVE

jumping

Synonyms

STRONG

active animated beating bouncing bounding dynamic hopping hurdling irregular leaping pulsating quaking quivering shaking springing throbbing trembling

WEAK

buoyant lively unsteady vibrant

Antonyms

STRONG

inactive

NOUN

absenteeism

Synonyms

STRONG

absence defection desertion truancy

Antonyms

WEAK

attendance presence

NOUN

jump

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounce dive drop fall hurdle plunge rise upsurge vault

STRONG

bob bound buck canter caper capriole dance gambol hop hopping jerk jolt leapfrog leapfrogging leaping lurch nosedive plummet pounce saltation shock skip spring start swerve twitch wrench

WEAK

gambade upspring

NOUN

truancy

Synonyms

STRONG

AWOL cut cutting hooky

WEAK

absent without leave truantry

Example Sentences

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There’s no mention of me skipping the movie.

From Literature

I couldn’t understand why we all weren’t skipping the main course and heading right for dessert.

From Literature

He pulled out a long plastic skipping rope.

From Literature

I was skipping classes regularly now, and Ma didn’t say anything about it anymore.

From Literature

Melania is skipping the traditional TV talk show circuit, opting for an appearance on Fox News, which featured an exclusive interview with her on Tuesday — her first since returning to the White House.

From Los Angeles Times

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