Skipped

To bypass or omit something, whether it's an event, task, or section of text, either intentionally or unintentionally. It can also describe a light, rhythmic hopping or jumping motion. The core meaning involves the act of moving past something without directly interacting with it, either literally or figuratively. This action implies a choice or circumstance that leads to the item or event being avoided or missed. It can refer to the act of disregarding something or leaving something out.

Skipped meaning with examples

• During the editing process, she Skipped several paragraphs of the novel due to their lack of relevance to the plot. The editor realized later that some of the paragraphs she Skipped were vital. She'd better go back and have another look. The writer's deadline for the revisions meant she had to get on with it as fast as possible.
• The CD player Skipped a track, leaving me frustrated and interrupting my focus on the music. The player was very old. Perhaps it was due to a scratch on the CD surface, but the moment of the skipping ruined my favorite song. This was extremely frustrating. These days it seems that this technology is obsolete.
• He Skipped school that day, deciding to spend the sunny afternoon playing in the park instead. Skipping school can have negative ramifications, from low grades to being reprimanded. However, some days are just too good to be in class. As a child you are always weighing up the value of doing as you are told.
• With a spring in her step, she Skipped down the sidewalk, her pigtails bouncing. This was a classic sign of joy. This rhythmic movement was an expression of her happiness. Sometimes skipping feels like the best way to move.