settle
gb/sˈɛtəl/ us/sˈɛtəl/
A2
Англійська
~ 1400
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B1
action
1
Resolve a conflict or problem
To end a fight or problem by agreeing on something.
Модель уживання:
to settle [a dispute/problem]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'settle' with 'solve'; 'settle' often implies agreement between people, while 'solve' is for problems or puzzles without negotiation.
Синоніми
resolve (More formal and general; can apply to both problems and equations.)
Антоніми
provoke (To cause or worsen a disagreement instead of ending it.)
Словосполучення
settle a dispute
|settle a lawsuit
|settle differences
|settle a claim
Теми
daily life
|business
|law
|relationships
Приклади
- They finally settled their differences after years of arguing.
- The two companies settled the lawsuit out of court.
- We need to settle this issue before moving forward.
- She settled the dispute by offering a fair compromise.
Навчальні приклади
- They settled the fight.
- The two men settled the problem.
- We settled the question in class.
- They settled the case quickly.
Дієслово
A2
action
2
Make a permanent home
To start living in a place for a long time.
Модель уживання:
to settle in/at [a place]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'settle' with 'stay'; 'settle' implies long-term residence, not a short visit.
Синоніми
relocate (Focuses on the act of moving; does not always imply permanence like 'settle'.)
Антоніми
leave (To go away from a place instead of staying there.)
Словосполучення
settle in a new city
|settle abroad
|settle permanently
Теми
daily life
|travel
|housing
Приклади
- They settled in Canada after the war.
- The family settled in a small village by the sea.
- He finally settled in New York after years of moving around.
- Many immigrants settled in urban areas.
Навчальні приклади
- We settled in Paris.
- My uncle settled in the city.
- They settled near the river.
- She settled in London last year.
Дієслово
A2
action
3
Become or make calm and still
To make someone or yourself quiet and calm.
Модель уживання:
to settle [someone/something] down
Поширена помилка:
Learners may forget that 'settle down' can mean calming oneself, not just starting to live somewhere.
Синоніми
soothe (Emphasizes comfort and emotional relief.)
Антоніми
agitate (To disturb or excite instead of calming.)
Словосполучення
settle down after excitement
|settle the baby
|settle nerves
Теми
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She tried to settle the crying baby.
- It took a while for the class to settle after recess.
- He settled his nerves before speaking.
- The horse settled once the noise stopped.
Навчальні приклади
- The teacher settled the children.
- He settled after he sat down.
- She settled the baby.
- The dog settled when I petted it.
Дієслово
A2
action
4
Pay what is owed
To pay money you owe for something.
Модель уживання:
to settle [a bill/debt/account]
Синоніми
pay off (Informal; often used for completely paying a debt.)
Антоніми
owe (To have an unpaid debt instead of paying it.)
Словосполучення
settle a bill
|settle an account
|settle debts
Теми
business
|daily life
|finance
Приклади
- We settled the bill before leaving the restaurant.
- He settled his debts after getting his salary.
- The company settled all outstanding accounts.
- Please settle your account within 30 days.
Навчальні приклади
- I will settle the bill now.
- She settled her debt yesterday.
- They settled the account quickly.
- He settled his bill at the hotel.
Дієслово
B1
action
5
Sink or move downward slowly
To slowly go down and stay there.
Синоніми
sink (Implies moving down into liquid or soft material; 'settle' can be broader.)
Антоніми
rise (To move upward instead of downward.)
Словосполучення
dust settles on surfaces
|mud settles at the bottom
Теми
nature
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Dust settled on the furniture overnight.
- The sediment settled at the bottom of the jar.
- Her dress settled gently around her feet.
- The house had settled over time, causing cracks in the walls.
Навчальні приклади
- Dust settles on the table.
- The sand settles in water.
- The leaves settle on the ground.
- The dirt settles at the bottom.
Граматика
Словникова форма
settle
IPA
GB/sˈɛtəl/
US/sˈɛtəl/
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settle (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (settle)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: settle
- 3rd Person Singular: settles
- Present Participle: settling
- Past: settled
Споріднені слова
Forms
settles
verb
settling
verb
settled
verb
Core family
settlement
noun B1
settler
noun B1
Related words
resettle
verb B2
resettlement
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
unsettle
verb B2
Вирази
let the dust settle
1/lˈɛt ðə dˈʌst sˈɛtəl/
idiom
Wait until things calm down
To wait until a situation becomes calmer before making decisions or taking action.
Приклади
- Let's let the dust settle before discussing this again.
- They waited for the dust to settle after the announcement before reacting.
settle down
1/sˈɛtəl dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
Become calm or begin steady life
To become quiet and calm, or to start living in one place for a long time.
Приклади
- After years of travel, he decided to settle down in a small town.
- The teacher asked the students to settle down before starting the lesson.
settle for
1/sˈɛtəl fɚ/
phrasal verb
Accept less than you want
To accept something that is not exactly what you wanted because it is good enough.
Приклади
- She couldn't find her favorite dress, so she settled for another one.
- I won't settle for anything less than the best.
settle in
1/sˈɛtəl ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Get used to new surroundings
To become comfortable in a new home, job, or situation.
Приклади
- It took him a few weeks to settle in at his new job.
- Once we settled in, we started exploring the neighborhood.
settle up
1/sˈɛtəl ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Pay shared costs or debts
To pay someone the money you owe them, especially after sharing costs.
Приклади
- Let's settle up before we leave the restaurant.
- I need to settle up with you for last night's tickets.