Settled

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛtəld/

Definitions of settled

verb to establish or resolve something; to come to rest in a comfortable position

Example Sentences

A1 I settled into my new apartment quickly.

A2 After a long day of traveling, I settled down in my hotel room.

B1 The dispute between the two parties was finally settled out of court.

B2 After years of moving around, I finally settled in a small town in the countryside.

C1 The company settled the lawsuit with a large financial settlement.

C2 The negotiations between the two countries finally settled the long-standing border dispute.

Examples of settled in a Sentence

formal After much negotiation, the parties finally settled on a compromise.

informal We've settled on pizza for dinner tonight, is that okay with you?

slang I'm all settled in my new apartment, it's lit!

figurative The dust settled after the heated argument, leaving a tense atmosphere in the room.

Grammatical Forms of settled

• past tense: settled
• plural: settled
• comparative: more settled
• superlative: most settled
• present tense: settle
• future tense: will settle
• perfect tense: have settled
• continuous tense: is settling
• singular: settled
• positive degree: settled
• infinitive: to settle
• gerund: settling
• participle: settling

Origin and Evolution of settled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'settled' originated from the Old English word 'setlan', which means to place in a secure or permanent position.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'settled' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including establishing a home or community, reaching a decision or agreement, and calming or stabilizing a situation.