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Examine vs Skim - What's the difference?

examine | skim |


As verbs the difference between examine and skim

is that examine is while skim is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

As an adjective skim is

(of milk) having lowered fat content.

Shave vs Skim - What's the difference?

shave | skim | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between shave and skim

is that shave is to cut finely, as with slices of meat while skim is to clear a liquid from (scum or substance floating or lying on it), especially the cream that floats on top of fresh milk.

In intransitive terms the difference between shave and skim

is that shave is to remove hair from one's face by this means while skim is to ricochet.

As a noun shave

is an instance of shaving.

As an adjective skim is

having lowered fat content.

Skim vs Skinny - What's the difference?

skim | skinny |


As adjectives the difference between skim and skinny

is that skim is having lowered fat content while skinny is having little flesh and fat; slim; slender; narrow; thin, generally beyond what looks beautiful.

As a verb skim

is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

As a noun skinny is

the details or facts; especially, those obtained by gossip or rumor.

Skim vs Flip - What's the difference?

skim | flip |


As a verb skim

is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

As an adjective skim

is (of milk) having lowered fat content.

As a noun flip is

(slang|chiefly|derogatory|ethnic slur) a filipino; a person who is of filipino background.

Suppose vs Skim - What's the difference?

suppose | skim |


As verbs the difference between suppose and skim

is that suppose is while skim is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

As an adjective skim is

(of milk) having lowered fat content.

Skim vs Brush - What's the difference?

skim | brush |


As verbs the difference between skim and brush

is that skim is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface while brush is to clean with a brush.

As an adjective skim

is having lowered fat content.

As a noun brush is

an implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.

Mention vs Skim - What's the difference?

mention | skim |


As verbs the difference between mention and skim

is that mention is to make a short reference to something while skim is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

As a noun mention

is a speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner used especially in the phrase to make mention of .

As an adjective skim is

(of milk) having lowered fat content.

Flee vs Skim - What's the difference?

flee | skim | Related terms |

Flee is a related term of skim.


As verbs the difference between flee and skim

is that flee is (label) to run away; to escape while skim is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

As an adjective skim is

(of milk) having lowered fat content.

Skim vs Glimpse - What's the difference?

skim | glimpse |


In transitive terms the difference between skim and glimpse

is that skim is to clear a liquid from (scum or substance floating or lying on it), especially the cream that floats on top of fresh milk while glimpse is to see or view briefly or incompletely.

As verbs the difference between skim and glimpse

is that skim is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface while glimpse is to see or view briefly or incompletely.

As an adjective skim

is having lowered fat content.

As a noun glimpse is

a brief look, glance, or peek.

Float vs Skim - What's the difference?

float | skim | Related terms |

Skim is a synonym of float.



In intransitive terms the difference between float and skim

is that float is to automatically adjust a parameter as related parameters change while skim is to ricochet.

In transitive terms the difference between float and skim

is that float is to use a float (tool) while skim is to clear a liquid from (scum or substance floating or lying on it), especially the cream that floats on top of fresh milk.

As a noun float

is a buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.

As an adjective skim is

having lowered fat content.

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