Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

keep the peace

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.93 in modern English

Syllables
keep- the -peace
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To maintain order and peace in a volatile situation.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

keeps the peace (present, singular) keeping the peace (participle, present) kept the peace (participle, past) kept the peace (past)

Phrases

keep one's peace

Frequently Paired Words

peacekeeper keep one's peace

Questions

What does keep the peace mean?
To maintain order and peace in a volatile situation.

How to pronounce keep the peace

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