Synonyms for

Skill

Verb / skɪl / Another word for skill — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the ability to do something well

Synonyms & similar words

attainment acquirement accomplishment acquisition science ability talent expertise aptitude proficiency competence know-how dexterity craftsmanship mastery gift flair knack facilitation adroitness artistry cleverness ingenuity expertness capability

Synonyms by register

Formal

competence proficiency expertise aptitude

Informal

knack talent know-how gift

Literary

art craft faculty

Antonyms

inability clumsiness ignorance ineptitude awkwardness unskillfulness

Common collocations

  • develop a skill
  • acquire a skill
  • master a skill
  • lack of skill
  • technical skill
  • practical skill
  • communication skill
  • job skill

Word family

noun skill
verb skill
adjective skilled
adverb skillfully

Usage note

Skill refers to the ability to do something well, often learned through practice. It can be general or specific to a particular task or profession.

Example sentences

  1. She has a lot of skill in painting.
  2. He has a skill for fixing things.
  3. The chef's cooking skills are amazing.
  4. She learned a lot of new skills in her dance class.
  5. He used his woodworking skills to build a birdhouse.

Quotes

  • Success in golf depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character. - Arnold Palmer
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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