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settled
/ˈsɛtəld/
resolved or established
After long negotiations, the dispute was finally settled.
The negotiations ended with a resolution.
formalinformal
Resolved or decided after discussion or negotiation.
The couple settled their differences and moved on.
They resolved their disagreements and continued their relationship.
Often used in legal or financial contexts to describe final agreements.
formalinformal
Established in a place or position, especially permanently.
They settled in a quiet village after retiring.
They moved to a peaceful village and made it their permanent home.
Can imply a sense of stability or permanence.
Finance
Finance
Paid in full or cleared, especially a debt or account.
The invoice was settled by the end of the month.
The bill was fully paid by the end of the month.
Common in accounting and financial contexts.
Collocations
settle downto become calm or establish a stable lifesettle forto accept something less than desiredsettle into become comfortable in a new place
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Pro Tip
Verb vs. Adjective
As a verb, 'settle' often means to resolve or establish. As an adjective, it describes something that is resolved or established.
Gold Rule
Financial Context
In finance, 'settled' means that a transaction or debt has been fully paid or cleared.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'setlen', meaning to place or establish, from Old English 'setlan'.
Usage Notes
Can be used as both a verb and an adjective. As a verb, it often implies resolution or establishment. As an adjective, it describes something that is resolved or established.
Word Breakdown
settle
to place or establish
root-ed
past tense or adjective form
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