Kilo Lingo

calm

/kɑːm/

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Translation

Quiet and relaxed; not angry, worried, or excited.

Word origin

From Old French calme and Latin cauma, meaning the heat of the day, a time of rest.

Origin
Old French
Root
calme

Examples

breath.

Here "calm" means quiet and not worried.

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"Calm" describes water with no waves or wind.

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Here "calm" means soft and relaxed.

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This word is part of lesson 13.