piece/peace

piece (pēs)

Noun

• A thing considered as a unit or an element of a larger thing, quantity, or class; a portion: a piece of string.
• A portion or part that has been separated from a whole: a piece of cake.
• An object that is one member of a group or class: a piece of furniture.
• A declaration of one's opinions or findings: speak one's piece.
• Slang. A firearm, especially a rifle.

Verb. Transitive _{^{pieced, piec·ing, piec·es.}}

• To mend by adding pieces or a piece to.
• To join or unite the pieces of: He pieced together the vase. She pieced together an account of what had gone on during the stormy meeting.

peace (pēs)

Noun

• The absence of war or other hostilities.
• An agreement or a treaty to end hostilities.
• Freedom from quarrels and disagreement; harmonious relations: roommates living in peace with each other.
• Public security and order: was arrested for disturbing the peace.
• Inner contentment; serenity: peace of mind.

Interjection.

• Used as a greeting or farewell, and as a request for silence.