Definitions
- Referring to the completion of a task or activity. - Expressing agreement or acceptance of a proposal or suggestion. - Describing the state of being exhausted or finished with something.
- Referring to a resolution or decision that has been made. - Describing a state of calm or tranquility. - Talking about an agreement or arrangement that has been finalized.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a state of completion or resolution.
- 2Both can be used to describe a decision or agreement that has been made.
- 3Both can be used to express a sense of finality or conclusion.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Done is more commonly used in everyday language, while settled is more formal and less frequently used.
- 2Meaning: Done refers specifically to the completion of a task or activity, while settled can refer to a variety of situations, including decisions, agreements, and states of mind.
- 3Connotation: Done can sometimes imply a sense of relief or exhaustion, while settled implies a sense of calm or satisfaction.
Remember this!
Done and settled are synonyms that both refer to a state of completion or resolution. However, done is more commonly used and specifically refers to the completion of a task or activity, while settled is more formal and can refer to a variety of situations, including decisions, agreements, and states of mind.