Definitions

skill

[skil] / skɪl /

NOUN

ability, talent to do something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplishment art artistry clout competence dexterity experience expertise finesse ingenuity intelligence job know-how proficiency prowess quickness readiness savvy technique

STRONG

address adroitness aptitude cleverness command craft cunning deftness dodge ease expertness facility goods handiness knack line makings moxie profession skillfulness sleight smarts stuff trade

WEAK

expertism one's thing right stuff what it takes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clumsiness ignorance inability incompetence ineptness lack

STRONG

avocation difficulty entertainment fun stupidity

WEAK

incapability incapacity inexperience

Example Sentences

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She sees members of the diaspora returning, and improving the country with the skills they’ve learned abroad.

From Los Angeles Times

Ai, a female chimpanzee famous for her cognitive skills has died at 49, according to the Japanese institute where she lived.

From BBC

It also wants to see improved childcare provision for younger kids and a better focus for skills training.

From BBC

Using her skills as a filmmaker Leeds created a short sizzle video to help show what pickleball could look like as a real school sport.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s a skill you can rely on, again and again, and one worth passing along to people you care about.

From Salon

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