1. He skipped the class yesterday.
2. He missed the class yesterday.
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Are both the same in meaning? What other words can we use instead of 'skipped'?
Skipping class usually means he deliberately decided not to go.
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You could also say "He cut class" or "He cut the class ... "
Missing a class usually means he was not in class because of illness or a doctor's appointment or some other legitimate reason.
Yes, both sentences have a similar meaning and can be used interchangeably. They both indicate that someone did not attend or was absent from a class on a specific day.
Other words or phrases that can be used instead of "skipped" or "missed" to convey a similar meaning include:
1. Did not attend
2. Was absent from
3. Didn't go to
4. Wasn't present at
5. Failed to show up for
These alternatives can be used to express the idea that someone did not participate in or attend a particular class or event.