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settled

[ˈsɛtld]

settled Definition

  • 1resolved or decided
  • 2established in a particular place or condition
  • 3calm and composed after a period of agitation or uncertainty

Using settled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "settled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The matter is now settled.

  • Example

    After years of moving around, she finally settled in a small town.

  • Example

    He felt more settled after talking to his therapist.

  • Example

    The dust has settled after the argument.

settled Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with settled

  • a legal principle that has been established by a court decision and is generally accepted as authoritative

    Example

    The doctrine of 'separate but equal' was a settled law until it was overturned by the Supreme Court.

  • scientific knowledge that is widely accepted and not subject to significant debate or revision

    Example

    The theory of evolution is a settled science among biologists.

  • to become calm and stable after a period of change or upheaval

    Example

    After years of traveling, he decided to settle down and start a family.

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Summary: settled in Brief

The adjective 'settled' [ˈsɛtld] can mean resolved or decided, established in a particular place or condition, or calm and composed after a period of agitation or uncertainty. It can refer to legal principles like 'settled law,' or scientific knowledge like 'settled science.' The phrase 'settled down' means to become calm and stable after a period of change or upheaval.

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