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."

Synonyms of settled

Words with a similar meaning to settled:

• homed
• established
• rooted
• resident

Antonyms of settled

Words with the opposite meaning to settled:

• unsettled
• nomadic
• transient

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