Pronunciation: [skˈɪpt] (IPA) 
The word "skipped" is spelled as /skɪpt/ in the IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "sk" is pronounced as /sk/ with an 's' sound followed by a hard 'k' sound. The second syllable "ipped" is pronounced as /ɪpt/ with a short 'i' sound and a 'p' sound followed by a silent 'e'. The word means to move or jump quickly by taking one or more steps beyond one's normal pace. It is a regular verb in the past tense.
Skipped is a verb that refers to the action of deliberately missing or omitting something or someone, usually by jumping over or passing over it without making contact or completing the intended action. It often implies that there is a planned or intentional avoidance of an activity or event.
In a literal sense, skipped commonly denotes the act of jumping or leaping over an obstacle, surface, or location without touching it. This can be done for various reasons, such as to avoid stepping on something or to reach a different point in a journey more quickly. For example, one might skip over a puddle on the sidewalk to prevent getting wet.
Figuratively, skipped can describe the intentional act of missing or omitting a particular action or engagement. It typically suggests a conscious decision to forgo or bypass something that is expected or usual. For instance, someone might skip a meeting or skip a class, indicating that they did not attend or participate as planned or required. Skipping in this sense can be seen as an act of evasion or avoidance.
Overall, whether applied to physical actions or metaphorical situations, the term "skipped" conveys the deliberate act of passing over or avoiding something or someone with a purposeful intent.
To skip over, to pass without notice; to omit.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "skipped" is derived from the Old Norse word "skopa", which means "to run and leap, or to skip". This word ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic word "skupaną", meaning "to leap or run". The term evolved over time in English, retaining its original meaning of leaping or jumping lightly, and eventually becoming the word "skip" in Middle English. The past tense form "skipped" emerged in the 16th century.
