peace

A situation in which countries or groups are not fighting a war.

• Everyone hopes for peace.
• The agreement brought peace to the region.
• The countries have lived in peace for many years.

How to use it: at peace with someone (The two countries are finally at peace with each other.)

Opposites: war

Common phrases: peace talks, lasting peace, peace agreement

Quiet and freedom from noise or interruptions.

• I need some peace and quiet.
• Can you leave me in peace for a moment?
• We enjoyed the peace of the empty beach.

How to use it: leave someone in peace (Please leave me in peace while I finish this chapter.); do something in peace (She went outside to eat her lunch in peace.)

Similar words: quiet, silence

Opposites: noise

Common phrases: peace and quiet, in peace, leave in peace

A calm, settled situation without trouble, violence, or serious worry.

• She finally found inner peace.
• The police were called to keep the peace.
• Knowing the children were safe gave him peace of mind.

Similar words: calm, tranquillity

Opposites: unrest, turmoil

Common phrases: keep the peace, inner peace, peace of mind

A friendly relationship in which people do not argue or fight.

• There is peace in our family again.
• She tried to make peace with her neighbour.
• Their agreement restored peace between the two friends.

How to use it: make peace with someone (He made peace with his brother after their argument.)

Similar words: harmony, concord

Opposites: discord, conflict

Common phrases: make peace, peace between neighbours, peace with someone