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calm

The correct spelling is calm.

How to pronounce calm

/kam/
noun

IPA: /kam/

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The correct spelling is calm. (in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion. For example: "to calm a crying baby"

Usage Examples

to calm a crying baby

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.
  2. 2.(in a place or situation) The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance.
  3. 3.A period of time without wind.

verb

  1. 1.To make calm.
  2. 2.To become calm.

adjective

  1. 1.(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
  2. 2.(of a place or situation) Free of noise and disturbance.
  3. 3.(of water) with few or no waves on the surface; not rippled.
  4. 4.Without wind or storm.

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