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Peace

noun

Peace means calm without fighting.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Peace mean?

Peace means calm without fighting.

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Dictionary definition

A calm state without fighting, conflict, or fear.

Example sentences

Peace in a sentence

easy

The class solved the problem in peace.

medium

After the argument ended, peace returned to the room.

hard

Peace in a community grows when people listen, respect rules, and solve problems fairly.

Writing practice

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Commonly confused words

Peace or piece?

Compare the meanings, then choose a word for each new sentence.

Peace

Calm, or freedom from fighting.

In a sentence The agreement brought peace.

Piece

A part or portion of something.

In a sentence Take a piece of paper.

Spot the difference Peace concerns calm or freedom from conflict. Piece means a part of something.

Which word fits?

Choose peace or piece for each blank. Say your answer, then check why it fits.

1The two groups worked together to restore ___.

Check answer 1

peace — The sentence concerns ending conflict.

2One ___ of the jigsaw is still missing.

Check answer 2

piece — The sentence names a part of the puzzle.

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Practice the meaning of Peace

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does peace mean?

Practice 2

Which word is an antonym of peace?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses peace correctly?

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Peace

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Sounds like

pees

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Peace

calmA quiet and steady state.
harmonyPeople or things working together without conflict.
Antonyms

Opposite words

conflictA disagreement or struggle.
warLarge-scale fighting between groups or countries.
Synonym practice

Want to practice peace synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The quiet room gave us peace," then compare close word choices. Practice peace synonyms.

Word family

Peace word family

Base word

peace

adjective

peaceful

Calm and free from conflict.

adverb

peacefully

In a calm way without conflict.

noun

peacemaker

A person who helps solve conflict calmly.

Related words
Student support

Understand Peace

Hint for students

Peace means calm, quiet, or a time without fighting. It can describe a person, a place, or a group.

Common mix-up

Peace is not the same as piece. Peace means calm or no fighting; piece means one part of something.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows peace without using the word peace. Model sentence: The two friends stopped arguing and sat together quietly. Clue words: stopped arguing, together, quietly Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show calm or no fighting?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "After the argument ended, peace returned to the classroom." Why does peace fit better than noise?