peace

Formspeaces, peacing, peaced

1. 1
   noununcountable

   A time when there is no war, between countries or inside one country.

   Like two kids who stop arguing and start playing together again.

   The two countries finally signed a treaty and agreed to live in peace.

   After years of fighting, peace returned to the region.

   Similartruce, ceasefire

   Oppositewar, violence

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2. 2
   inner calmnoununcountable

   A calm feeling inside, with no worry or stress.

   Like setting down a heavy bag you have carried all day.

   After talking things through, she finally felt some peace.

   Meditation gives him a sense of peace at the end of the day.

   UsageSay peace of mind or I need some peace.

   Similarserenity, calm, tranquility, contentment

   Oppositeanxiety, turmoil, distress, irritation

3. 3
   noununcountable

   A calm, quiet state with no trouble or fighting.

   Like a calm lake with no waves on it.

   She loved the peace of the early morning before anyone woke up.

   The town enjoyed years of peace after the unrest finally ended.

   UsageSay peace and quiet.

   Similarcalm, quiet, tranquility, stillness, order

   Oppositenoise, disruption

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4. 4
   noununcountable

   Getting along well with other people, without fighting.

   Like friends shaking hands after a fight.

   The brothers made peace after their long argument.

   She just wants peace in the family during the holidays.

   UsageSay make peace with someone.

   Similarharmony, accord, concord

   Oppositeconflict, discord, hostility

5. 5
   deathnouneuphemisticfigurativelyuncountable

   A gentle way of talking about death.

   After a long illness, the old man was finally at peace.

   Our old neighbor died last week. May he rest in peace.

   UsageSay rest in peace or he is at peace now.

   Similarrest

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