What does “skill” mean?
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nounan ability to do something well, usually learned through practice
Good communication skills are important in this job.
Skill at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /skɪl/ · SKIL
How to use “skill” correctly
“Skillful” has one “l” in the middle in US spelling.
Common phrases with “skill”
- language skills
- develop a skill
- social skills
- require skill
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- ability
- talent
- expertise
Word family
- skilled
- skillful
- skillfully
“skill” is on these word lists
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