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skill
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- pronunciation:
- skIl
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
When you have skill, you have the ability to do something well. Skill at something can improve with practice and training.
My uncle has a lot of skill at making furniture.Nina's coach says that she shows natural skill in sports.- similar words:
- trick
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| definition 2: |
A skill is something a person has learned that helps them do something or helps them succeed in something.
Ms. Li's computer skills helped her get the job she wanted.My piano teacher says my playing skills have improved. |
| definition 3: |
A skill is a kind of work that requires a good deal of training and special care.
Making pottery is not easy. It's a skill that takes time and patience to learn.- synonyms:
- craft, trade
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| related words: |
ability, aptitude, capability, ease, gift, hang, knowledge, power, understanding |
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