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settling
SEHT-lihng
Settling (noun) means the act of becoming established, calm, or resolved; the process of settling. Example: “After the settling of the snow, the whole street was quiet again.”
noun
1
The act of becoming established, calm, or resolved; the process of settling.
"After the settling of the snow, the whole street was quiet again."
"The settling of the new puppy into our home took about a week."
"The settling of the dust took several minutes after the blast."
2
Material that sinks to the bottom of a liquid; sediment.
"Pour the juice slowly so the settling stays at the bottom of the jug."
"A thin settling of sand covered the bottom of the glass of water."
"There was a fine settling at the bottom of the wine bottle."
How to use settling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of coming to rest, resolving, or the sediment left behind when that happens.
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What does “settling” mean?
The word “settling” means the act of becoming established, calm, or resolved; the process of settling. In plain terms, the process of coming to rest, resolving, or the sediment left behind when that happens.
How do you pronounce “settling”?
“Settling” is pronounced SEHT-lihng (/ˈsɛtl̩ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “settling” in a sentence?
Here is “settling” used in a sentence: “The settling of the dust took several minutes after the blast.”
What part of speech is “settling”?
“Settling” is a noun.
Is “settling” a common word?
“Settling” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “settling” have?
“Settling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of becoming established, calm, or resolved; the process of settling.
What is the difference between 'settling' and 'settlement'?
'Settling' describes the ongoing process of becoming established, calm, or resolved, or of sediment sinking to the bottom of a liquid. 'Settlement' more often refers to the resulting outcome, such as a finalized agreement or a place where people have settled.
What does 'settling' mean when talking about a liquid?
When applied to a liquid, 'settling' refers to material sinking to the bottom, forming sediment, as particles gradually separate from the liquid above them.
What does it mean when someone talks about 'settling' after a move or change?
In this sense, 'settling' describes the process of becoming established, calm, or resolved, such as adjusting to a new home, job, or routine until things feel stable.
