settling Meaning & Definition
What Does Settling Mean?
Settling is a verb that means present participle and gerund of settle. As a noun, it means The act of one who, or that which, settles; the act of establishing oneself, of colonizing, subsiding, adjusting, etc. As a noun, it means The reckoning or settlement of accounts.
Word Facts for Settling
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsɛtl̩ɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | subsiding, subsidence and adjust |
| Antonyms | remove, agitate and disturb |
| Plural | settlings |
Settling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of settle
Settling as a Noun
- The act of one who, or that which, settles; the act of establishing oneself, of colonizing, subsiding, adjusting, etc.
- The reckoning or settlement of accounts; the paying out of gambling winnings.
- Dregs; sediment.
Verb
- To conclude or resolve (something):
- To place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something).
to settle her estate
- To become calm, quiet, or orderly; to stop being agitated.
the weather settled; wait until the crowd settles before speaking
- To establish or become established in a steady position:
- To fix one's residence in a place; to establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (Compare settle down.)
the Saxons who settled in Britain
- To move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place).
- To sink, or cause (something, or impurities within it) to sink down, especially so as to become clear or compact.
- To make a jointure for a spouse.
- (of an animal) To make or become pregnant.
Noun
- The reckoning or settlement of accounts.
- (usually in the plural) Dregs; sediment.
Synonyms of Settling
Settling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Settling
Settling in a Sentence
to settle her estate
the weather settled; wait until the crowd settles before speaking
the Saxons who settled in Britain
Word Forms & Grammar
settling
settling (countable and uncountable, plural settlings)
Words That Rhyme With Settling
Settling Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of settling is //ˈsɛtl̩ɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Settling: Your Questions Answered
Is settling a verb or a noun?
Settling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for settling?
Words with a similar meaning to settling include subsiding, subsidence and adjust. See the full list of settling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of settling?
The plural of settling is settlings.