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calms Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: K AA1 M Z

What Does Calms Mean?

As a verb, calms means third-person singular simple present indicative of calm. As a noun, it means plural of calm. As a noun, it means (in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.

Calms in Brief

Part of speechverb, noun
Synonymsallay, appease and calm down
Antonymsagitate and excite

Calms Definition (Verb)

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of calm

Calms as a Noun

  1. plural of calm

Noun

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

Verb

  1. To make calm.

    to calm a crying baby

  2. To become calm.

Synonyms of Calms

Calms synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Calms

Calms in a Sentence

to calm a crying baby

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Calms

Frequently Asked Questions About Calms

Is calms a verb or a noun?

Calms is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for calms?

Words with a similar meaning to calms include allay, appease and calm down. See the full list of calms synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of calms?

Antonyms of calms include agitate and excite.

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