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Coast vs Skim - What's the difference?

coast | skim | Synonyms |

Coast is a synonym of skim.


In lang=en terms the difference between coast and skim

is that coast is to glide along without adding energy 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 verbs the difference between coast and skim

is that coast is to glide along without adding energy while skim is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

As a noun coast

is (obsolete) the side or edge of something.

As an adjective skim is

(of milk) having lowered fat content.

Waft vs Skim - What's the difference?

waft | skim | Related terms |

Waft is a related term of skim.


In lang=en terms the difference between waft and skim

is that waft is to be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float 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 verbs the difference between waft and skim

is that waft is (ergative) to (cause to) float easily or gently through the air while skim is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

As a noun waft

is a light breeze.

As an adjective skim is

(of milk) having lowered fat content.

Skim vs Slip - What's the difference?

skim | slip | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between skim and slip

is that skim is to ricochet while slip is to move quickly and often secretively; to depart, withdraw, enter, appear, intrude, or escape as if by sliding.

In transitive terms the difference between skim and slip

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 slip is to cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.

As an adjective skim

is having lowered fat content.

As a noun slip is

mud, slime.

Skim vs Scratch - What's the difference?

skim | scratch |


As verbs the difference between skim and scratch

is that skim is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface while scratch is to rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.

As adjectives the difference between skim and scratch

is that skim is (of milk) having lowered fat content while scratch is for or consisting of preliminary or tentative, incomplete, etc work.

As a noun scratch is

(lb) a disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.

Skim vs Explore - What's the difference?

skim | explore |


As verbs the difference between skim and explore

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

As an adjective skim

is (of milk) having lowered fat content.

Skim vs Skis - What's the difference?

skim | skis |


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 skis is

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Slide vs Skim - What's the difference?

slide | skim |


In intransitive terms the difference between slide and skim

is that slide is to pass along smoothly or unobservedly; to move gently onward without friction or hindrance while skim is to ricochet.

In transitive terms the difference between slide and skim

is that slide is to pass or put imperceptibly; to slip 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 verbs the difference between slide and skim

is that slide is to (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface while skim is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

As a noun slide

is an item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.

As an adjective skim is

having lowered fat content.

Skim vs Scheme - What's the difference?

skim | scheme |


In intransitive terms the difference between skim and scheme

is that skim is to ricochet while scheme is to plot, or contrive a plan.

As an adjective skim

is having lowered fat content.

As a noun scheme is

a systematic plan of future action.

As a proper noun Scheme is

a programming language, one of the two major dialects of Lisp.

Skim vs Skrim - What's the difference?

skim | skrim |


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 skrim is

scum; refuse.

Skim vs Skimp - What's the difference?

skim | skimp |


As verbs the difference between skim and skimp

is that skim is to pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface while skimp is to slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.

As adjectives the difference between skim and skimp

is that skim is having lowered fat content while skimp is scanty.

As a noun skimp is

a skimpy or insubstantial thing, especially a piece of clothing.

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