settled
intermediateB2/ˈsɛtld/ · set-tled
Established or fixed in a position, not likely to change.
Meanings
Established or fixed in a position, not likely to change.
ایک ایسی حالت میں جو کہ بے حد مستحکم ہو اور تبدیلی کی امید نہ ہو۔
مستحکم
mustahkam
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- settled life
- settled agreement
- settled down
Example Sentences
After many years of moving, she finally found a settled life.
کئی سال چلنے پھرنے کے بعد، اس نے آخرکار ایک مستحکم زندگی پالی۔
Kai saal chalne phirne ke baad, us ne aakhirkar aik mustahkam zindagi paali.
They reached a settled agreement after lengthy negotiations.
طولانی مذاکرات کے بعد، انہوں نے ایک طے شدہ معاہدے تک پہنچ گئے۔
Toulani muzakarat ke baad, unhoon ne aik tay shuda muahida tak pohanch gaye.
The company's policies have become more settled in recent years.
حالیہ سالوں میں کمپنی کی پالیسیوں میں مزید مستحکم ہو چکی ہیں۔
Haalya saalon mein company ki policyun mein mazeed mustahkam ho chuki hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of settling down to establish a home.
Picture a house with a white picket fence representing a settled life.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، لیکن پھر بھی مستحکم رہیں گے ہم!
Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, lekin phir bhi mustahkam rahein ge hum!
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for; but still, we will remain settled!
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مستحکم رہو، بے بنیاد نہ بنو
Mustahkam raho, be buniyad na bano
Stay settled, do not become unfounded.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "setlan" — to cause to sit
First known use: 15th century
The word 'settled' comes from the Middle English term 'setled', which referred to being placed or established. Over time, its meaning expanded to include being resolute or fixed.