Word
settled
Phoneticsset·tled, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɛtəɫd/
UK/sˈɛtəld/
Definitions
01comfortable and stable
B1 · Intermediate
adj. feeling comfortable and happy in a new place or situation, especially after moving.
adj. established in a stable and comfortable routine or environment, typically following a period of transition.
“It took a few months, but she finally feels settled in her new apartment.”
“After years of nomadic travel, he found himself surprisingly settled in the quiet coastal village, enjoying the predictability of local life.”
Synonyms
02decided or resolved
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. fixed or decided so that it will not change.
adj. firmly established or resolved; used for arguments, debts, or legal matters that have reached a conclusion.
“Now that the contract is signed, the matter is finally settled.”
“The legal team considered the case settled once the final signatures were obtained, preventing any further appeals from the opposing side.”
03calm weather
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. weather that is calm and likely to stay the same for a while.
adj. referring to weather conditions that are stable, calm, and unlikely to change in the immediate future.
“The forecast predicts a period of settled weather for the holiday weekend.”
“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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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “settled” in context.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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