peace
/pi:s/
Definition
Noun: 1. A state of tranquility or quiet: The absence of disturbance, agitation, or noise. 2. A state of security or order within a community: Freedom from public disturbance or disorder. 3. Freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions: A state of mental calm and serenity. 4. Harmonious relations; freedom from strife: A state of mutual concord and agreement between people or groups. 5. A state or period of mutual concord between governments: The absence of war or hostility, often formalized by a treaty. 6. (Often capitalized as "the Peace"): A pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war.
Examples of Usage
- State of tranquility:
- Public order:
- Mental calm:
- Harmonious relations:
- Absence of war:
- Formal agreement:
Advanced Usage
- "At peace": In a state of tranquility, harmony, or (of a deceased person) free from suffering.
- Her mind was finally at peace.
- May he rest at peace.
- "To make peace (with)": To end a quarrel or conflict and re-establish friendly relations.
- He decided to make peace with his old rival.
- "To hold one's peace": To remain silent, especially when it might be appropriate to speak.
- She knew the truth but chose to hold her peace.
Variants and Related Words
- Peaceful (adj.): Characterized by peace; calm and quiet.
- It was a peaceful village.
- Peaceable (adj.): Inclined to avoid conflict or strife; not quarrelsome.
- He is a peaceable man who dislikes arguments.
- Peacemaker (n.): A person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.
- She acted as a peacemaker between the two departments.
Synonyms
- Tranquility: A state of calm and quiet.
- Harmony: Agreement or concord.
- Serenity: The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
- Ceasefire: A temporary suspension of fighting.
Related Phrases
- "Peace of mind": A feeling of being safe and free from worry.
- Having insurance gives me peace of mind.
- "To disturb the peace": To behave in a noisy or violent way in public.
- The loud party disturbed the peace and led to a police visit.
Related Idioms
- "To make one's peace with something": To accept a difficult or unpleasant situation and no longer be upset by it.
- He had to make his peace with the fact that he would never be a professional athlete.
- "Peace and quiet": A state of calm without noise or disturbance.
- After the children left, she finally had some peace and quiet.
Noun
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a treaty to cease hostilities
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peace came on November 11th
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the general security of public places
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he was arrested for disturbing the peace
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the absence of mental stress or anxiety
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harmonious relations; freedom from disputes
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the roommates lived in peace together
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the state prevailing during the absence of war
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