only skim

Frequency: 5.01.0 per million words

to read or consider something quickly, without studying it in detail

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Examples (10)

  • He only skimmed the long report, so he missed several critical points.
  • Don't only skim the instructions; a thorough read is essential for success.
  • The article only skimmed the surface of the problem, offering no deep analysis.
  • She had only skimmed the first few chapters before the discussion.
  • If you only skim the lecture notes, you won't grasp the complex concepts.
  • Many tourists only skim the main attractions, without exploring local culture.
  • The presentation only skimmed over the financial details, which was concerning.
  • I've only skimmed the email, but it seems urgent.
  • To truly understand, you can't only skim through such a profound philosophical text.
  • He admitted he would only skim the less relevant sections to save time.