peace
gb/pˈis/ us/pˈis/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
state
1
Absence of war or violence
When there is no war or fighting between people or countries.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[peace] between [countries/groups]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'peace' with 'piece' because they sound the same but have different meanings.
Συνώνυμα
harmony (Suggests smooth and friendly relations without conflict.)
Αντώνυμα
war (Direct opposite, involving armed conflict between groups or nations.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
world peace
|peace talks
|keep the peace
|peace agreement
|at peace
Θέματα
politics
|society
|emotions
|law
Παραδείγματα
- The two nations signed a treaty to ensure lasting peace.
- Peace was restored after the rebels surrendered.
- The United Nations works to promote peace around the world.
- After years of conflict, they finally achieved peace.
- Maintaining peace requires constant dialogue and cooperation.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The countries are at peace now.
- We want peace in our city.
- The leaders talked about peace.
- Peace is important for everyone.
- The world needs more peace.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
state
2
Mental calmness and freedom from worry
A quiet and calm feeling inside, without stress or worry.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[peace] of mind
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'peace' as only referring to war situations, forgetting it can also mean personal calmness.
Συνώνυμα
serenity (A slightly more formal term for calmness and tranquility.)
Αντώνυμα
anxiety (A state of unease and worry, opposite of inner calm.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
inner peace
|peace of mind
|at peace with oneself
Θέματα
emotions
|daily life
|health
Παραδείγματα
- Meditation helps me find peace in my daily life.
- She felt a deep sense of peace after resolving the argument.
- Living in the countryside gives him great peace of mind.
- The sound of waves brought her peace.
- He was finally at peace with his decision.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I feel peace when I read a book.
- The music gives me peace.
- She has peace in her heart.
- He wants to live in peace.
- This place makes me feel peace.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
state
3
Time when there is no war
A time when there is no war or fighting.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
during [peace]
Συνώνυμα
truce (Usually a temporary stop to fighting; not always permanent.)
Αντώνυμα
hostilities (Refers to acts of fighting and conflict resuming.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
time of peace
|long peace
Θέματα
history
|politics
|time
Παραδείγματα
- The country experienced fifty years of uninterrupted peace.
- During the peace, the economy grew rapidly.
- He was born in a time of peace.
- Peace returned after the treaty was signed.
- The museum celebrates the long peace between the two nations.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We live in a time of peace.
- Peace came after many years of war.
- The king brought peace to the land.
- They hope for a long peace.
- Peace is better than war.
interjection
informal
B2
action
4
Telling someone to be quiet or calm down
Said to ask someone to be quiet or stop arguing.
Συνώνυμα
quiet (Directly tells someone to stop making noise; less slangy.)
Αντώνυμα
speak up (Encouraging someone to talk more loudly or express themselves.)
Θέματα
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Peace, guys! Let's hear what she has to say.
- Hey, peace! There's no need to argue about this.
- Peace! We can work this out calmly.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Peace! Stop shouting.
- Peace, please. I want to think.
- Peace! Let's sit down and talk.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
peace
IPA
GB/pˈis/
US/pˈis/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
peace (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (peace)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: peace
- Plural: peace
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
at peace with oneself
1/ˈæt pˈis wˈɪθ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Feeling calm and self-accepting
To feel calm because you accept yourself and your life.
Παραδείγματα
- After years of struggle, she was finally at peace with herself.
- He is at peace with himself despite his past mistakes.
hold one's peace
1/hˈoʊld wˈʌnz pˈis/
idiom
formal
Remain silent instead of speaking one's thoughts
To stay silent instead of saying what you think.
Παραδείγματα
- He decided to hold his peace during the meeting.
- If anyone objects, speak now or forever hold your peace.
keep the peace
1/kˈip ðə pˈis/
fixed phrase
Maintain order and prevent conflict
To make sure people do not fight or cause trouble.
Παραδείγματα
- Police were called in to keep the peace during the protest.
- Parents should try to keep the peace at home.
make peace (with)
1/mˈeɪk pˈis wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
End conflict and reconcile
To become friendly again after a fight or argument.
Παραδείγματα
- They finally made peace after years of rivalry.
- It's time to make peace with your neighbors.
peace of mind
1/pˈis əv mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
Feeling safe and not worried about something specific
A feeling that everything is fine and you do not need to worry about it.
Παραδείγματα
- Having insurance gives me peace of mind when I travel.
- She locked the doors for her own peace of mind.