settled (down) (Meaning)
settled (down)
to begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc., to put oneself into a comfortable position, to become quiet and begin giving one's attention to something, to become quiet, calm, or orderly
Synonyms & Antonyms of settled (down)
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settled (down) Sentence Examples
- After years of wandering, the nomad finally settled down in a quaint village.
- The couple had settled down in a comfortable suburb, raising a family of their own.
- The dust gradually settled down, revealing the wreckage of the explosion.
- The dispute between the neighbors eventually settled down, thanks to the mediation of a local councilor.
- The students' initial anxiety settled down as they became accustomed to the new curriculum.
- The turbulent waters of the storm settled down, leaving behind a calm and tranquil ocean.
- The pain in her foot gradually settled down with the help of some ibuprofen.
- The financial troubles that had plagued the company for years终于 settled down, allowing it to thrive once more.
- The birds had settled down in their nests for the night, their chirping gradually fading away.
- The commotion in the market square settled down as the sun began to set, leaving behind a peaceful atmosphere.
FAQs About the word settled (down)
to begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc., to put oneself into a comfortable position, to become quiet and begin
hushed,cooled, calmed (down),cooled it, piped down, quieted, relaxed, chilled out, dried up, unwound
carried on, acted up,cut up, fooled around, monkeyed (around),showed off, clowned (around),horsed around, skylarked
After years of wandering, the nomad finally settled down in a quaint village.
The couple had settled down in a comfortable suburb, raising a family of their own.
The dust gradually settled down, revealing the wreckage of the explosion.
The dispute between the neighbors eventually settled down, thanks to the mediation of a local councilor.
