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I'm settled vs I'm settled down

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I'm settled' is used to indicate that someone has found a place to live or work, or that they have made a decision. 'I'm settled down' is used to indicate that someone has established a stable and comfortable life, often in the context of a long-term relationship or family life.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 5693 views

I'm settled

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has found a place to live or work, or that they have made a decision.

Examples:

  • I'm settled in my new apartment.
  • After much thought, I'm settled on my career path.
  • Nov 6, 2024 ... I'm settled for a long time. Impressions. iPad 9th gen-Apple music ... r/inearfidelity - I ...
  • Jan 21, 2024 ... 7612 likes, 145 comments - connorgunner on January 21, 2024: "Thinking of starting “75 hard” now that I'm settled to keep myself accountable ...
  • Jun 14, 2020 ... While I'm not getting an axolotl until I'm settled into a house, I'm designing and manufacturing a plush one (still needs edits, just a ...
  • Nov 24, 2020 ... 12K likes, 150 comments - alexanderbreck on November 24, 2020: "FINALLY!! I'm settled into my new apartment and I couldn't be happier.
  • Oct 24, 2017 ... I say I'm settled. When i no more attract material thing ( shopping, goods); When I don't get jealous on people/material. When I get control ...
  • Aug 14, 2024 ... I'm settled on SteelSong being my top deck. Trying to find a second backup deck. Do we think Mufasa will be Meta and what decks will he do ...
  • Jan 8, 2024 ... 503 likes, 2 comments - ericscales13 on January 8, 2024: "Fraggle Rock update: I think I'm settled on this color scheme for the background ...
  • Jun 5, 2022 ... I'm settled at home and happy - reflecting on the past few months, all of the experiences I have been blessed with, and all I am blessed ...
  • Sep 28, 2024 ... I have some tricky grounds to cover in my second year before I can say that I'm “settled” back into Oberlin as a lifestyle. I'm learning to ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm established
  • I'm situated
  • I'm fixed

I'm settled down

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has established a stable and comfortable life, often in the context of a long-term relationship or family life.

Examples:

  • Now that we have kids, we're settled down in the suburbs.
  • After years of traveling, I'm ready to settle down.
  • K I'm ready now, here we go again, now I'm settled down, now I'm goin in. K the truth is, I'm nervous. What if this don't serve it's purpose. What if it's worthless, ...
  • I'm settled down for the night and I have a hot date with my DVD player as I just got the movie Transcendence starring Johnny Depp, so that's what I will be ...
  • But Dad chased me out on the road selling kitchenware, and here I'm settled down--settled for LIFE--not a chance! Oh, who the devil started this funeral talk?
  • Oct 1, 2015 ... And I've found that it's much easier for me to be in tune with that feeling when I'm settled down and have time to relax and sink into that feeling.

Alternatives:

  • I'm established in my life
  • I'm rooted in my community
  • I'm content with my life

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