Settled: meaning, definitions and examples

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settled

 

[ หˆsษ›tld ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a stable state

Fixed in a position or location. Established in a particular place or condition. Not likely to change or move.

Synonyms

established, fixed, stable

Examples of usage

  • After years of traveling, she finally felt settled in her new home.
  • The dust settled on the ground, creating a thick layer.
  • The settled rocks formed a sturdy foundation for the building.
Context #2 | Verb

resolved or decided

To resolve or reach a decision about something. To come to rest in a particular place or position. To establish a residence or community.

Synonyms

decide, establish, resolve

Examples of usage

  • They settled their differences and moved on.
  • The snow settled on the branches of the trees.
  • The pioneers settled in the new land and built a village.

Translations

Translations of the word "settled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estabelecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคชเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช etabliert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teratur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัั‚ะฐะฝะพะฒะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ustalony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎšไฝใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtabli

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ establecido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yerleลŸik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ฐฉ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู‚ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ usazenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ usadenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎšๅฑ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ustaljeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staรฐfest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฝั‹า›า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™rarlaลŸmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ establecido

Etymology

The word 'settled' has its origins in the Middle English word 'setten,' which means 'to place, put, set.' Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of being fixed or established. The concept of settling down has been associated with stability and permanence in various contexts, from settling in a new home to settling a dispute. The word reflects a sense of resolution and establishment, capturing the essence of being in a stable state.

See also: resettle, resettlement, settlement, settler, settlers, unsettle, unsettled, unsettling.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,797, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.