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English Word of the Day: 228 calm - adjective

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Word of the Day:

calm - adjective - pronunciation link

Definition

quiet; peaceful; opposite of tense

Example Sentences

The sea was calm and it was a beautiful day for a swim.
You'll like Anne. She's very calm and knowledgeable.

Quiz of the Day - Past Tense Forms Review Quiz:

This review quiz touches on a wide variety of past tenses forms and is ideal for upper intermediate to advanced level review.

Past Tense Forms Review Quiz

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