Peace

Pronunciation: /piːs/

Definitions of peace

noun a state or period in which there is no war

Example Sentences

A1 I like to sit by the lake and enjoy the peace.

A2 The children played together in peace.

B1 The treaty was signed to bring about peace in the region.

B2 After years of conflict, the two countries finally made peace.

C1 The meditation retreat offered a sense of inner peace.

C2 The diplomat worked tirelessly to negotiate a lasting peace agreement.

Examples of peace in a Sentence

formal The treaty was signed in order to establish peace between the two nations.

informal Let's all just chill out and live in peace, okay?

slang I'm just trying to vibe and find my inner peace, man.

figurative The calmness of the lake reflected the peace in her heart.

Grammatical Forms of peace

• past tense: peaced
• plural: peaces
• comparative: more peaceful
• superlative: most peaceful
• present tense: peace
• future tense: will peace
• perfect tense: have peaced
• continuous tense: is peacing
• singular: peace
• positive degree: peaceful
• infinitive: to peace
• gerund: peacing
• participle: peaced

Origin and Evolution of peace

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'peace' originated from the Latin word 'pax' meaning 'freedom from war' or 'cessation of hostilities'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'peace' has come to represent not just the absence of war, but also a state of tranquility, harmony, and freedom from disturbance.