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Serene: companion reading notes
Serene (adjective): Calm, peaceful or untroubled in appearance or manner.
How to use it
Serene can describe a landscape, expression or person’s composure. Serenity is the noun. A serene appearance does not tell you everything about someone’s private feelings.
Examples to practise aloud
- The lake looked serene in the early morning light.
- She answered the difficult question with a serene expression.
Check your understanding
Change a serene atmosphere to a phrase using serenity.
Check your answer
An atmosphere of serenity. The noun names the calm quality.
Make it your own
Choose one example above and change its situation while keeping the meaning of serene. Say your new sentence aloud, then check the word form and tone against the usage note.
Turn watching into practice
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- Write its meaning in your own words, then replay to check your understanding.
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