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| at peace |
| 1. prep. (comparable, literally) Free of worries; peaceful. |
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| Since discovering religion, she's been at peace in her personal life. |
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| 2. prep. (not comparable, idiomatic) Dead. |
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| He was unhappy when he was alive, but now he's at peace. |
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| at |
| 1. prep. In, near, or in the general vicinity of a particular place. |
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| Caesar was at Rome; at the corner of Fourth Street and Vine; at Jim’s house |
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| 2. prep. (indicating time) (Indicating occurrence in an instant of time or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker's perspective.) |
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| at six o’clock; at closing time; at night. |
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| 3. prep. In the direction of (often in an unfocused or uncaring manner). |
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| peace |
| 1. n. A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony; absence of violence. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance. |
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| Our lounge strives to maintain an environment of peace for the comfort of our customers. |
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| 2. n. A state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions. |
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| The safety equipment will give me some peace of mind. |
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| 3. n. Harmony in personal relations. |
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