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peace vs cease-fire

cease-fire vs peace

peace and cease-fire both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peace Yes No No No
cease-fire Yes No No No
As nouns, cease-fire is a hyponym of peace; that is, cease-fire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than peace:
  • peace: the state prevailing during the absence of war
  • cease-fire: a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
Other hyponyms of peace include amity, armistice, truce, conciliation, collective security, Pax Romana.
peace (noun) cease-fire (noun)
a treaty to cease hostilities a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
the state prevailing during the absence of war
harmonious relations; freedom from disputes
the general security of public places
Difference between peace and cease-fire

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