Basic Details
Word: Settlement
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An agreement or decision reached after a dispute; also, a place where people live that has been established.
Synonyms: Agreement, resolution, colony, community
Antonyms: Disagreement, conflict
Idioms and Phrases
- Settle down: To become calm or to establish a permanent home. Example: "After travelling for years, they decided it was time to settle down in one place."
- Settled in their ways: Being comfortable with habits or lifestyle and resistant to change. Example: "Though she loved new experiences, her parents were quite settled in their ways and preferred their routine."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After much discussion, the families reached a settlement regarding the shared land.
Example 2: The new settlement near the river provided a safe place for the pioneers to live.
Example 3: The neighbours tried to find a settlement to their long-standing argument about the fence.
Fun Fact
The term "settlement" comes from the Old English word "setling," which signifies a place where people have established their homes. These early settlements were often built near water sources for easier access to food and drinking water.
Famous Quote
"In a world where you can be anything, be kind." This quote signifies that reaching a good settlement or agreement often takes the kindness and understanding of those involved.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "settlement" mean?
a) A type of lawyer
b) An agreement or community
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of boat
Answer: b) An agreement or community
2. Which of these is a synonym of "settlement"?
a) Conflict
b) Agreement
c) Argument
d) Refusal
Answer: b) Agreement
3. What is the opposite of "settlement"?
a) Community
b) Democracy
c) Disagreement
d) Compact
Answer: c) Disagreement
4. Which sentence uses "settlement" correctly?
a) The settlement of the argument helped to keep the peace between the neighbours.
b) The settlement climbed up the tree.
c) The settlement drove the car very fast.
d) They found a settlement in the box.
Answer: a) The settlement of the argument helped to keep the peace between the neighbours.
5. What does "settled down" mean?
a) To become excited
b) To establish a home
c) To jump high
d) To hurry along
Answer: b) To establish a home
