Kilo Lingo

/ˈsetl/

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Translation

To end an argument or a problem so that everyone agrees.

Word origin

From Old English setlan, to place or to come to rest, from setl meaning a seat.

Origin
Old English
Root
setlan
English cognates
seat

Grammar

Verb typeregular (settle, settles, settled)

Examples

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You settle an argument, a case, or a bill.

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"Settle this" means finish it for good.

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"Settle down" means to become calm and quiet.

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This word is part of lesson 21.