noun · formal
solace
UK/ˈsɒlɪs/US/ˈsɑːləs/SOL·ace
Band 7+speakingtask2
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Examples
“After the funeral she found solace in long walks.”
“Many people seek solace in music when they're upset.”
“The book provided some solace during a difficult period.”
Band 8 sentence
“When faced with bereavement, many people find solace not in distraction but in quiet reflection and meaningful conversation.”
Collocations
- find solace in
- seek solace
- a source of solace
Word family
solace nounconsolation noun (related)
Common mistakes
"I find solace from music."→"I find solace in music."
"Music gives me solaceing."→"Music gives me solace."
Say it for a higher band
5comfort→6relief→7+solace
Synonyms
comfort
consolation
Easily confused
comfort
“After the loss, she found solace in writing letters to her late friend.”
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