skill

verb

skilled; skilling; skills

intransitive verb

archaic

: to make a difference : matter, avail

Word History

Etymology

Middle English skilen, from Old Norse skilja to separate, divide; akin to Old Norse skil distinction

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing skill

• de-skill
• skill set
• sub-skill

Rhymes for skill

• bill
• brill
• chill
• drill
• fil
• fill
• frill
• gill
• grill
• grille
• jill
• kill

Kids Definition

skill

noun

ˈskil

1

: ability that comes from training or practice

2

: a developed or acquired ability : accomplishment

reading skills