Skype

Pronunciation: /skaɪp/

Definitions of skype

noun a telecommunications application software product that specializes in providing video chat and voice calls between computers, tablets, mobile devices, the Xbox One console, and smartwatches via the Internet

Example Sentences

A1 I use Skype to video call my family.

A2 She prefers to chat with her friends on Skype.

B1 We had a Skype meeting with our colleagues from abroad.

B2 The company uses Skype for business communication.

C1 Skype is a popular platform for online interviews.

C2 He conducted a Skype conference with clients from different countries.

Examples of skype in a Sentence

formal We conducted the meeting with our overseas partners via Skype.

informal Let's Skype later to catch up on things.

slang I'll hit you up on Skype, bro.

figurative Their relationship was like a Skype call, distant and disconnected.

Grammatical Forms of skype

• past tense: skyped
• plural: skypes
• comparative: more skype
• superlative: most skype
• present tense: skypes
• future tense: will skype
• perfect tense: have skyped
• continuous tense: is skyping
• singular: skype
• positive degree: skype
• infinitive: to skype
• gerund: skyping
• participle: skyped

Origin and Evolution of skype

First Known Use: 2003 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'skype' was originally created as a blend of 'Sky' and 'Peer', representing the idea of connecting people through the internet.

Evolution of the word: Initially used as the name of a software application for video calling and chatting, 'skype' has now become a commonly used verb to refer to making calls over the internet using similar applications.