peace

Definitions

1. noun

   A calm and quiet state without trouble or fighting.

   Examples

   • The lounge keeps a peaceful atmosphere for customers.
   • The village lived in peace for many years.
   ≈frith≠disruption≠noise≠irritation
2. noun

   A calm feeling with no worries.

   Examples

   • She finally found peace after the hard year.
   • Meditation brought him a deep sense of peace.
3. noun

   In gentle language, death.

   Examples

   • He passed away in peace, surrounded by family.
   • May she rest in eternal peace.
4. noun

   Friendly relations between people.

   Examples

   • They made peace after years of arguing.
   • The two families finally found peace.
5. noun

   A time without war.

   Examples

   • The country has enjoyed peace for fifty years.
   • An uneasy peace followed the ceasefire.
   ≠war≠violence
6. interjection

   In old-fashioned use, be quiet.

   Examples

   • Peace! Open the door.
   • Peace, my lord, say no more.
7. interjection

   In informal speech, goodbye.

   Examples

   • Peace, I'm out of here.
   • Alright, peace, see you tomorrow.
8. verb

   In informal use, to make or keep peace.

   Examples

   • Every group has to be peacing with itself first.
   • Researchers saw a pattern of warring and peacing in the birds.
9. verb

   In slang, to leave.

   Examples

   • He peaced after saying his goodbyes.
   • She peaced before the argument could start.