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noun
- 1. freedom from disturbance; tranquillity: "he just wanted to drink a few beers in peace" Similar Opposite
- 2. a state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended: "the Straits were to be open to warships in time of peace" Similar Opposite
exclamation
- 1. used as a friendly greeting. informal US
- 2. used as an order to remain silent: archaic "peace, be still!"
verb
- 1. leave: informal US "I woke up at seven, thanked my host, and peaced out"
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The meaning of PEACE is a state of tranquility or quiet. How to use peace in a sentence.
Peace is a stress-free state of security and calmness that comes when there’s no fighting or war, everything coexisting in perfect harmony and freedom. In our war-torn world, it seems like there’s not nearly enough peace.
PEACE meaning: 1. freedom from war and violence, especially when people live and work together happily without…. Learn more.
Jul 17, 2023 · There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun peace, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
peace. (piːs ) 1. uncountable noun [usually NOUN noun] B2. If countries or groups involved in a war or violent conflict are discussing peace, they are talking to each other in order to try to end the conflict. Peace talks broke up without agreement last week. Leaders of some rival factions signed a peace agreement last week.
peace. noun. /piːs/ Idioms. [uncountable, singular] a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area. world peace. in peace The two communities live together in peace. at peace The countries have been at peace for more than a century. peace talks/negotiations. the peace process.
PEACE definition: 1. a situation in which there is no war, violence, or arguing: 2. quiet and calm: 3. a feeling…. Learn more.
peace. (pēs) n. 1. The absence of war or other hostilities. 2. An agreement or a treaty to end hostilities: negotiated the peace. 3. Freedom from quarrels and disagreement; harmonious relations: roommates living in peace with each other. 4. Public security and order: was arrested for disturbing the peace. 5.
The noun peace can be used to talk about a peaceful state or situation: world peace I just need some peace and quiet. Peacefulness is not a common word. It means “the quality of being peaceful.” See peace in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
noun. the nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. Often Peace. an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism: the Peace of Ryswick. Synonyms: accord, pact, truce, armistice.
