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Lena took a calm breath before the test.
What does Calm mean?
Feeling or acting peaceful and not worried.
Dictionary definition
Peaceful, quiet, and not upset or excited.
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Calm in a sentence
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The lake was calm after the wind stopped.
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A calm voice helped the group solve the problem.
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What does calm mean?
Calm means peaceful, quiet, and not upset or excited.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to calm?
Peaceful is close in meaning to calm in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a good contrast to calm?
Nervous gives a useful opposite or contrast to calm.
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MeaningCalm means Feeling or acting peaceful and not worried.
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Synonyms
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nervousUse when someone feels worried or jumpy.
wildUse when something is not controlled or peaceful.
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Word family
Calm word family
Base word
calm
adjective
calmer
More calm.
adjective
calmest
Most calm.
adverb
calmly
In a calm way.
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Hint for students
Calm means peaceful, steady, and not upset, worried, or rushed.
Common mix-up
Calm is not the same as quiet. A person can speak in a calm voice, and a place can be quiet but still feel tense.
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Write one sentence that shows calm without using the word calm. Underline clue words that show peace, control, patience, or a lack of worry. Example: Luis took a deep breath and waited quietly for the test to begin. Clue words: deep breath, waited, quietly. Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show someone or something staying peaceful, patient, or in control?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain the sentence "A calm voice helped the group solve the problem." What does the calm voice help people do?
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