calm
A period of time or a state where there is no wind, storm, or movement in the weather. It describes a peaceful atmosphere, especially at sea or in the air.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The sudden calm after the storm made the birds start singing again.
The sudden calm after the storm made the birds start singing again.
The vessel remained stationary during the absolute calm in the mid-Atlantic.
The vessel remained stationary during the absolute calm in the mid-Atlantic.
I really enjoy the calm of the morning before the wind picks up.
I really enjoy the calm of the morning before the wind picks up.
Sinónimos
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Calm' sea looking like a smooth 'Palm' of your hand.
Quiz rápido
The sailors were worried because the sea was in a state of dead ____.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: calm
Ejemplos
The sudden calm after the storm made the birds start singing again.
everydayThe sudden calm after the storm made the birds start singing again.
The vessel remained stationary during the absolute calm in the mid-Atlantic.
formalThe vessel remained stationary during the absolute calm in the mid-Atlantic.
I really enjoy the calm of the morning before the wind picks up.
informalI really enjoy the calm of the morning before the wind picks up.
Historical records indicate a period of prolonged atmospheric calm in the region during that decade.
academicHistorical records indicate a period of prolonged atmospheric calm in the region during that decade.
Logistics companies are taking advantage of the weather calm to catch up on shipping delays.
businessLogistics companies are taking advantage of the weather calm to catch up on shipping delays.
Sinónimos
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
the calm before the storm
a quiet period before a period of excitement or trouble
dead calm
a state where there is no wind at all, specifically at sea
keep your calm
to remain peaceful and not get angry or upset
Se confunde a menudo con
A clam is a type of shellfish; calm refers to a lack of wind or motion.
Quiet refers to a lack of noise, while calm (as a noun in weather) refers specifically to a lack of wind or disturbance.
Notas de uso
When used as a noun in the context of weather, it often appears with 'the' or after an adjective like 'dead' or 'total'. It is frequently used metaphorically to describe situations before a big event.
Errores comunes
Learners often use the adjective form 'it is calm' when they should use the noun form 'there is a calm'. Also, watch out for the silent 'l' in pronunciation.
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'Calm' sea looking like a smooth 'Palm' of your hand.
Origen de la palabra
From the Old French 'calme', which originated from the Latin 'cauma' meaning 'heat of the midday sun' when animals rest and everything is still.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In maritime history, 'dead calm' was a dangerous situation for sailing ships because they could not move without wind.
Quiz rápido
The sailors were worried because the sea was in a state of dead ____.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: calm
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