How Do You Spell SETTLED?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛtə͡ld] (IPA)

The word "settled" is spelled with a double "t" because the vowel sound in the second syllable is short. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word can be transcribed as /ˈsɛtəld/, where the "e" in the second syllable is pronounced with a short sound like the "e" in "bet". If the word were spelled with only one "t", it would be pronounced with a long vowel sound like the "a" in "say", resulting in a different word altogether.

SETTLED Meaning and Definition

1. Settled can be used as an adjective or a verb, with slightly different meanings in each context. As an adjective, settled refers to something that has been resolved, established, or decided upon, often after careful consideration or negotiation. It implies a state of finality, stability, or tranquility. For example, a settled agreement is one that has been reached and accepted by all parties involved, leaving no further room for negotiation or dispute. In this context, settled can also describe a person who has made a decision, come to terms with something, or reached a certain level of contentment or satisfaction.

   As a verb, settled refers to the act of establishing oneself or others in a specific place or condition. It can describe the process of making a location one's permanent home or finding a place to live. Settlements often involve the development or formation of communities or colonies. Additionally, settling can refer to the process of a liquid or suspended particles sinking or coming to rest at the bottom of a container, as in the phrase "sediment settled at the bottom of the glass."

   Overall, settled represents a state of resolution, establishment, or contentment, or the action of finding a permanent place or position. It is commonly used in various contexts, including legal matters, personal decisions, and geographical locations.

2. Fixed; stable.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SETTLED *

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• settleted 0.78125%
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* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of SETTLED

The word settled has its roots in the Middle English term setteled, which was derived from the Old English word setlan. This Old English term is a causative form of the verb settan, meaning to set, to put, or to place. Ultimately, settled can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word satilijan, which also meant to set or to put.

Idioms with the word SETTLED

• after the dust has settled The idiom "after the dust has settled" refers to a situation or event becoming calm or less hectic after an intense or chaotic period. It suggests that once the initial commotion or confusion has subsided, things become clearer and more settled, allowing for a better understanding or assessment of the situation.
• when the dust has settled "When the dust has settled" is an idiomatic expression that refers to a situation or event becoming calm or subdued after a period of chaos, turmoil, or upheaval. It implies that once the commotion, confusion, or emotions have subsided, a more stable or clear state will emerge, allowing for a clearer assessment or resolution of the matter at hand.
• once the dust has settled The idiom "once the dust has settled" means to wait or postpone a decision or action until a situation becomes more stable or clear. It refers to a time when chaotic or confusing events have calmed down, allowing for a clearer understanding of the situation.

Conjugate verb Settled

CONDITIONAL

I would settle

we would settle

you would settle

he/she/it would settle

they would settle

FUTURE

I will settle

we will settle

you will settle

he/she/it will settle

they will settle

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have settled

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PAST

I settled

we settled

you settled

he/she/it settled

they settled

PAST PERFECT

I had settled

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you had settled

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they had settled

PRESENT

I settle

we settle

you settle

he/she/it settles

they settle

PRESENT PERFECT

I have settled

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they have settled

I am settling

we are settling

you are settling

he/she/it is settling

they are settling

I was settling

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I will be settling

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I have been settling

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