B2adjectiveworkeducation
US/skɪld/
UK/skɪld/
having the training and experience to do something well
In context
The factory is hiring skilled workers with at least five years of experience.
She is a skilled negotiator who rarely loses an argument.
He is highly skilled at fixing old watches.
Words that go with skilled
adjective + noun
- skilled workerSkilled workers are in short supply.
- skilled laborThe country needs more skilled labor.
- skilled craftsmanA skilled craftsman made the table by hand.
adverb + adjective
- highly skilledThe surgeons are highly skilled.
adjective + preposition
- skilled atShe is skilled at explaining hard ideas.
- skilled inHe is skilled in several martial arts.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is skilled on cooking.Correct: He is skilled at cooking.