/skɪl/

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Meaning

The ability to do something well because you have learned it.

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Word origin

From Old Norse skil, meaning knowledge or good judgement.

Origin
Old Norse
Root
skil

Grammar

Gender
Pluralskills

Examples

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"Skill" is the ability to do something well.

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"Skills" is the plural, meaning more than one skill.

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Here "skills" are things she can now do well.

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This word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 11: skill, object, likely and 7 more words.