calm

Meaning of calm in English

Adjective

US /kɑm/ UK /kɑːm/

1. without much wind and waves

The sea is calm.

2. not worried, nervous, or excited

Keep calm.

Noun

US /kɑm/ UK /kɑːm/

1. the absence of wind and waves

the calm before the storm

2. the quality or state of being tranquil, quiet, or peaceful

The cry outside broke the evening calm.

3. the state or feeling of being in control of oneself

Please keep your calm.

Verb

US /kɑm/ UK /kɑːm/

1. become less violent

The sea soon calmed down.

2. make or become less worried, nervous, or excited

Calm down!