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.