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settled

adj.
US //ˈsɛtəɫd// UK //sˈɛtəld// set·tled
  1. 1 comfortable and stable (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    feeling comfortable and happy in a new place or situation, especially after moving.

    established in a stable and comfortable routine or environment, typically following a period of transition.

    Example

    It took a few months, but she finally feels settled in her new apartment.

    Example

    After years of nomadic travel, he found himself surprisingly settled in the quiet coastal village, enjoying the predictability of local life.
  2. 2 decided or resolved (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    fixed or decided so that it will not change.

    firmly established or resolved; used for arguments, debts, or legal matters that have reached a conclusion.

    Example

    Now that the contract is signed, the matter is finally settled.

    Example

    The legal team considered the case settled once the final signatures were obtained, preventing any further appeals from the opposing side.
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  1. 3 calm weather (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    weather that is calm and likely to stay the same for a while.

    referring to weather conditions that are stable, calm, and unlikely to change in the immediate future.

    Example

    The forecast predicts a period of settled weather for the holiday weekend.

    Example

    The high-pressure system brought a week of settled weather, allowing the farmers to complete the harvest without fear of sudden rain.

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