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keep calmto remain composed and not get upset or excited in difficult situations

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to remain composed and not get upset or excited in difficult situations

Pronunciation (IPA): /kiːp kɑːm/

Example Sentences

  • My mom told me to keep calm when I saw a spider, but I screamed louder than a fire alarm.
  • The teacher said 'keep calm' before the test, then announced it was worth 50% of our grade.
  • You need to keep calm when giving a presentation in front of many people.

keep calm

VERB

[/kiːp kɑːm/]

to remain composed and not get upset or excited in difficult situations

to remain composed and not get upset or excited in difficult situations
💡 Concept

to remain composed and not get upset or excited in difficult situations

Keep calm with your palm, let peace be your balm!
🎵 Rhyme

Keep calm with your palm, let peace be your balm!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kiːp kɑːm/
🇬🇧 UK/kiːp kɑːm/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

palmbalmpsalm
palm
balm
psalm

🔗Collocations

keep calm and carry on
keep calm under pressure
try to keep calm
keep calm and focused
keep everyone calm

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom told me to keep calm when I saw a spider, but I screamed louder than a fire alarm.

😄 Fun example

The teacher said 'keep calm' before the test, then announced it was worth 50% of our grade.

You need to keep calm when giving a presentation in front of many people.

Emergency workers must keep calm in dangerous situations to help others effectively.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

stay composedremain coolstay relaxedkeep your headstay collected

Antonyms

paniclose controlfreak out

Related

composuretranquilpeacefulserenesteady

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