settled — established and unlikely to change; resolved or decided
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: established and unlikely to change; resolved or decided
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsetəld/
Example Sentences
- After three cups of coffee, my stomach finally settled down... just kidding, I'm still vibrating like a phone on silent mode.
- The dust settled after the construction work was completed.
- She's been living a settled life in the countryside for ten years.
settled
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsetəld/]
established and unlikely to change; resolved or decided
After years of moving, they finally settled into a cozy countryside cottage.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'setl' (a seat or dwelling place) combined with the suffix '-ed' (past tense/adjective ending). The word evolved to mean 'established in a place' and later 'resolved or decided.'
Breakdown
settle (from setl, meaning to place or establish) + -ed (past tense/adjective suffix) = settled (established; resolved)
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📝Examples
“After three cups of coffee, my stomach finally settled down... just kidding, I'm still vibrating like a phone on silent mode.”
“The dust settled after the construction work was completed.”
“She's been living a settled life in the countryside for ten years.”
“My cat seems more settled since we moved to a quieter neighborhood - now he only destroys furniture on weekdays.”
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