Piece vs Peace: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
The word "piece" means 'part', while "peace" is used to mean 'harmony' or 'tranquility'.
Memory Tip: piece = part of a puzzle, peace = no war
piece ends with /s/ sound, peace ends with /s/ sound
piece /piːs/
nounA piece is a part of something.
Example:
She gave me a piece of cake after dinner.
Common patterns:
a piece of cake
a piece of paper
peace /piːs/
nounPeace is when there is no war or fighting.
Example:
She enjoys her morning coffee in peace before the busy day starts.
Common patterns:
world peace
peace of mind
Common Mistakes
She found a sense of piece while meditating in the garden.
She found a sense of peace while meditating in the garden.
The word 'peace' is correct here as it refers to a state of tranquility.
Can I have a peace of cake, please?
Can I have a piece of cake, please?
The word 'piece' is correct here as it refers to a part or portion of the cake.
Quick Practice
0/2 correct1. She gave me a ____ of cake after dinner.
2. She enjoys her morning coffee in ____ before the busy day starts.
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