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settle
Verb
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If you settle a fight, argument, case, etc., you find an answer that stops it.
They settled the dispute. Both men were happy with the results.
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If something is settled, it is decided.
OK, it's settled: we're going to Florida this summer.
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If something settles, it moves to a position where it can stay in for a long time, often in a low position.
She got a drink and then calmly settled herself in front of the TV.
After the crash, it took some time for the dust to settle.
His eyes settled on the red flower.
The put the earth back into the hole. It was high, but it would settle in time.
A feeling of sadness settled over them.
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If you settle for something, you accept it even though it is not as good as you wanted.
This year, she would have to settle for third place.
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If you settle a place, you move there and live there.
After moving to Canada, they settled in Toronto.
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If something settles (down), it becomes still and quiet.
The noisy class needs to settle down.
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If you settle (up) a bill, or your affairs, you pay the money you owe and/or receive the money that others owe you.
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If your stomach settles, it doesn't feel sick anymore.
a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
dispute
Noun
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A dispute is an argument or disagreement which continues over a period of time. A dispute may escalate into violence, or it may be a long verbal and legal struggle.
The taxi driver and the passenger had a dispute over the fee. (here the word argument might be used instead)
India and Pakistan have a dispute over Kasmir.
dispute
Verb
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To argue against something; to discuss or debate.
He disputed what she said, claiming she was lying
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To fight against; to resist.