Agreement vs Truce

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

 AgreementTruce
MeaningA decision or understanding made by two or more people.An agreement to stop fighting or arguing.
CEFR levelB1-
Part of speechnoun
Usage notesUsed when talking about decisions made together. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in very informal settings where simpler words might suffice.Use in situations of conflict resolution, often formal in tone. Avoid in casual slang contexts.

Frequently asked questions: Agreement vs Truce

What's the difference between "Agreement" and "Truce"?

"Agreement" means: A decision or understanding made by two or more people. "Truce" means: An agreement to stop fighting or arguing.

When should I use "Agreement" and "Truce"?

They can all be used in everyday English.

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