peace
A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.
Noun 4 meanings
A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.
“Our lounge strives to maintain an environment of peace for the comfort of our customers.”
A feeling of tranquility, free from oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions.
“The safety equipment will give me some peace of mind.”
Death.
Harmony in personal relations.
Verb 1 meaning
To make peace; to put at peace; to be at peace.
Etymology
From Middle English pees, pes, pais, borrowed from Anglo-Norman peis and Old French pais (“peace”), from Latin pāx (“peace”), from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ḱ- (“to fasten, stick, place”), related to Latin pacīscor (“agree, stipulate”), Latin pangō (“fasten, fix”); see pact. Doublet of pax.
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PEACE at a glance
PEACE has 5 letters and scores 9 points in Scrabble (P 3 + E 1 + A 1 + C 3 + E 1) and 11 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #985 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with peace
All rhymesOne letter away
- PLACE9
- PEACH12
- PENCE9
- PEASE7
- PERCE9
- PEAGE8
- PEARE7
- PEAZE16
- PEECE9
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