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Peruse vs. Skim
Peruse
/pəˈruːz/Examples:
She sat on the porch to peruse the morning paper.I often peruse the menu before ordering a dish.Peruse the document thoroughly before signing it.
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Skim
/skɪm/Examples:
The chef skimmed the broth to remove excess fat.She skimmed through the novel in just a few hours.He skimmed the cream from the top of the milk.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Skim and peruse both involve reading, but at different levels of depth.
- Skimming is quick, like a stone skipping over water—you get a general idea.
- Perusing is more thorough and careful, like examining each stone on a beach.
- Remember, skimming is fast, perusing is slow and detailed.
- If you need just the gist, skim. If details matter, peruse.
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