Definitions

settlement

[set-l-muhnt] / ˈsɛt l mənt /

NOUN

decision, conclusion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agreement arrangement compensation contract deal establishment payment resolution

STRONG

adjustment clearance compact completion conclusion confirmation covenant defrayal determination discharge disposition liquidation pay payoff quietus reimbursement remuneration satisfaction showdown termination trade-off

WEAK

happy medium working out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreement misunderstanding

STRONG

beginning denial introduction start veto

WEAK

confusion indecision

NOUN

community

Synonyms

STRONGEST

establishment

STRONG

colonization colony encampment foundation habitation hamlet inhabitancy occupancy occupation outpost plantation principality residence

Antonyms

WEAK

confusion indecision

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The settlement is largely inhabited by washermen and their families, many of whom live and work there.

From BBC

The expedition used AI to ask what they would need to set up a settlement in a jungle.

From The Wall Street Journal

The details of the settlements weren’t disclosed, and both remain defendants in the other lawsuits.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We have worked with the patient's legal representatives to reach a fair settlement, but we recognise that compensation cannot change what has happened or fully address the impact on the patient and her family."

From BBC

While Andrew reached a financial settlement with Giuffre, it did not constitute an admission of wrongdoing, and the former prince has always strenuously denied any offence.

From BBC

settlement

Example Sentences

Related Words