noun

peace of mind

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Peace of mind (noun) means a calm, untroubled state in which you are free from worry because you know something is safe, settled or taken care of. Example: “Knowing the house is insured gives me peace of mind.”

noun

A calm, untroubled state in which you are free from worry because you know something is safe, settled or taken care of.

"Knowing the house is insured gives me peace of mind."

"She fitted a smoke alarm purely for peace of mind."

How to use peace of mind

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe relaxed feeling you get when you know you have nothing to worry about.

When to use it

Neutral, extremely common in advertising for insurance, warranties and security products.

Memory tip

Remember: peace = calm, piece = portion.

Easily confused with

peace of mind → piece of my mind

Common pairings

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Knowing the house is insured gives me _____.

Synonyms

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reassurance serenity ease of mind contentment calm

Antonyms

anxiety worry unease

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

Is it 'peace of mind' or 'piece of mind'?

'Peace of mind' is the freedom from worry. 'Give someone a piece of your mind' is a separate expression meaning to tell them angrily what you think of them. The two are not interchangeable.

Is peace of mind countable?

No, it is uncountable. Say 'for peace of mind' or 'some peace of mind', never 'a peace of mind'.

What is the meaning of peace of mind?

"peace of mind" (noun) means a calm, untroubled state in which you are free from worry because you know something is safe, settled or taken care of.

What is another word for peace of mind?

Other words for "peace of mind" include reassurance, serenity, ease of mind, contentment, calm.

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