settled (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈsetld/
Definition
Having made one's home in a place; living in a stable and permanent way.
Examples
They settled in the countryside after retiring.
She felt much more settled once she had a stable job.
The nomadic tribe eventually settled near the river.
How to Use settled
- settle down (phrasal verb)
- To begin to live a stable life, often by getting married and having a home. — "After years of traveling, she wanted to settle down."
- settle in (phrasal verb)
- To become comfortable and accustomed to a new place or situation. — "It took him a while to settle in at the new school."
- settle on (prepositional phrase)
- To make a final decision about something after considering other options. — "We finally settled on a name for the baby."
- settle for (prepositional phrase)
- To accept something less than what was wanted or expected. — "He had to settle for a lower salary than he hoped for."
- settle up (phrasal verb)
- To pay someone the money that you owe them. — "I'll settle up with you next week."
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