peace · noun U /piːs/Full view
Nouns: peace, peacefulness
Adjectives: peaceful, peaceable
Adverbs: peacefully, peaceably
peace (CALM)
B1 calm and quiet
Dictionary examples:

You'll need peace and quiet to study.

He says he's at peace when he's walking in the mountains.

Go away and let us to finish our dinner in peace.

There'll be no peace until she gets what she wants.

Learner example:

I saw a lot of primitive people who live in peace with the rainforest. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

peace (NO VIOLENCE)
B2 when there is no war, violence or arguing
Dictionary examples:

peace talks

a peace agreement

Now that the war is over may there be a lasting peace between our nations.

She's very good at keeping (the) peace within the family.

Learner example:

World peace was being threat[e]ned by the Gulf War, major countries were taking sides and preparing to fight each other, millions of lives were in danger but no one seemed to care enough. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)

peace of mind
C2 a feeling that you do not need to worry about anything
Dictionary example:

We lock our doors and windows at night for peace of mind.

Learner example:

After all, successfully earning your living guarantees peace of mind. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)

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