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calm
01
not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
calmest
Comparative
calmer
gradable
Examples
Despite the chaos around her, she remained calm and composed.
1.1
describing the weather when there is no wind or storm
Examples
The sea was calm, with not a ripple in sight.
to calm
01
to make someone become relaxed and quiet
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
calm
3rd person singular
calms
Past simple
calmed
Past participle
calmed
Examples
After a hectic day, she regularly calms herself by practicing meditation.
1.1
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
1.2
become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
02
make steady
Calm
01
steadiness of mind under stress
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
calms
Lexical Tree
calmly
calmness
calm
