Work and business / A2

SKIL/skɪl/

A skill is something you can do well, usually after practice. Language skills. Skill at/in. Skilled is the adjective. Ability can be natural; a skill is typically learned. Talent often means a natural gift.

Meaning

The ability to do something well, usually from practice.

Examples

• “Cooking is a useful skill.”
• “Writing is a skill you can learn.”
• “He has good people skills.”

Good to know

a skill / skills. adjective: skilled. Natural gift: talent.

Near in meaning

ability

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