All phrasal verbs
calm
/kɑm/1 phrasal verbsThe plain verb means to become peaceful.
Calm down is to become less agitated. The L in CALM is silent — /kɑm/, rhyming with palm — which is itself a Silent L lesson in the courses.
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Every CALM phrasal verb, with the one line that keeps it apart from its siblings. Tap any one to open it.
| Phrasal verb | Means | How to remember it |
|---|---|---|
| calm downBoth | become less angry or agitated | DOWN = the agitation drops. |