noun
Uncommon
truce
troos
Truce (noun) means a temporary agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting. Example: “The two armies agreed to a truce over the holiday.”
noun
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A temporary agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting.
"The two armies agreed to a truce over the holiday."
"After years of feuding, the neighbors finally called a truce."
How to use truce
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pause in fighting agreed on by both sides, whether in war or in a personal dispute.
Common pairings
call a truce
fragile truce
broker a truce
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Word forms
- Plural
- truces
- Third person singular
- truces
- Past tense
- truced
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Etymology
From Middle English trewes, the plural of "trewe," meaning a pledge or pact — the same root that gives us "true," reflecting the idea of a trusted agreement.
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What does “truce” mean?
The word “truce” means a temporary agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting. In plain terms, a pause in fighting agreed on by both sides, whether in war or in a personal dispute.
How do you pronounce “truce”?
“Truce” is pronounced troos (/tɹus/ in IPA).
How do you use “truce” in a sentence?
Here is “truce” used in a sentence: “The two armies agreed to a truce over the holiday.”
What is another word for “truce”?
Words with a similar meaning to “truce” include armistice and ceasefire.
What part of speech is “truce”?
“Truce” is a noun.
Where does the word “truce” come from?
The word “truce” comes from Middle English. From Middle English trewes, the plural of "trewe," meaning a pledge or pact — the same root that gives us "true," reflecting the idea of a trusted agreement.
Is “truce” a common word?
“Truce” is an uncommon word in modern English.
