How Do You Spell CALMS?

Pronunciation: [kˈɑːmz] (IPA)

The word "calms" is spelled with the letter C followed by A, L, M and S. The /k/ sound at the beginning of the word is represented by the letter C. The vowel sound in the word is the short /æ/ sound, written as A. The letters L and M represent the consonant sounds in the middle of the word, and the final consonant sound is represented by the letter S. When pronounced, the word "calms" has two syllables: "kæmz".

CALMS Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "calms" can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a verb, "calms" refers to the act of soothing, pacifying, or alleviating a person's or a situation's agitation, restlessness, or turmoil. It involves bringing a sense of tranquility, peacefulness, and composure to someone or something. For example, one might say, "She calms her baby by softly singing a lullaby until it falls asleep."

    As a noun, "calms" is the plural form of "calm," which signifies a state of serenity, stillness, or silence. It characterizes an absence of disturbance or commotion in the environment. In nautical terms, "calms" refer to stretches of the sea where the wind and waves are notably subdued, creating a placid and smooth surface. Sailors often appreciate these calm conditions for smooth navigation or relaxation. For instance, a sailor might say, "We experienced a week of complete calms during our voyage."

    Overall, whether used as a verb or a noun, "calms" represents the actions or conditions that provide tranquility, peace, and steadiness to a person or a situation, offering relief from anxiety, stress, or excitement. It denotes a state of stillness or tranquility, which allows for relaxation, contemplation, or inner peace.

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Etymology of CALMS

The word "calms" comes from the Old English adjective "c(e)alme", which means "peaceful" or "tranquil". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kalmaz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "*gʷelH-" meaning "to appear cold" or "to be cold". Over time, the word evolved into "calm" as a noun and verb, while "calms" specifically refers to the plural form of the noun.

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Conjugate verb Calms

CONDITIONAL

I would calm
we would calm
you would calm
he/she/it would calm
they would calm

FUTURE

I will calm
we will calm
you will calm
he/she/it will calm
they will calm

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have calmed
we will have calmed
you will have calmed
he/she/it will have calmed
they will have calmed

PAST

I calmed
we calmed
you calmed
he/she/it calmed
they calmed

PAST PERFECT

I had calmed
we had calmed
you had calmed
he/she/it had calmed
they had calmed

PRESENT

I calm
we calm
you calm
he/she/it calms
they calm

PRESENT PERFECT

I have calmed
we have calmed
you have calmed
he/she/it has calmed
they have calmed
I am calming
we are calming
you are calming
he/she/it is calming
they are calming
I was calming
we were calming
you were calming
he/she/it was calming
they were calming
I will be calming
we will be calming
you will be calming
he/she/it will be calming
they will be calming
I have been calming
we have been calming
you have been calming
he/she/it has been calming
they have been calming
I had been calming
we had been calming
you had been calming
he/she/it had been calming
they had been calming
I will have been calming
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you will have been calming
he/she/it will have been calming
they will have been calming
I would have calmed
we would have calmed
you would have calmed
he/she/it would have calmed
they would have calmed
I would be calming
we would be calming
you would be calming
he/she/it would be calming
they would be calming
I would have been calming
we would have been calming
you would have been calming
he/she/it would have been calming
they would have been calming

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