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peace
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- pronunciation:
- pis
- parts of speech:
- noun, interjection
- phrases:
- hold one's peace
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a state of freedom from war or hostility.
- synonyms:
- concord, peacetime
- antonyms:
- conflict, unrest, war
- similar words:
- accord, amity, calm, order, quiet, rapport
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definition 2: |
a state of quiet, serenity, or tranquillity.
- synonyms:
- calm, quiet, quietude, repose, serenity, tranquillity
- antonyms:
- noise, turmoil, unrest
- similar words:
- amity, comfort, concord, hush, still, stillness
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definition 3: |
(often cap.) an agreement or treaty that ends a war.
- synonyms:
- armistice, truce
- similar words:
- cease-fire, concord, covenant, entente, treaty
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definition 4: |
freedom from mental strife or worry.
- synonyms:
- calmness, serenity, tranquillity
- antonyms:
- agitation, distress
- similar words:
- amity, composure, contentment, ease, placidity
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definition 5: |
absence of civil disturbance or disorder.
- synonyms:
- calm, order, quiet
- antonyms:
- disorder, dissension
- similar words:
- amity, concord, tranquillity
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related words: |
bliss, truce |
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phrase: |
hold one's peace |
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part of speech: |
interjection |
definition: |
be quiet! keep still!
- synonyms:
- hist, hush, sh, shush, silence
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Are you looking for the word piece? Peace and piece sound alike but have different meanings.
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