Definitions
- Describing a decrease or reduction in intensity, amount, or degree. - Referring to the lessening or diminishing of something over time. - Talking about the subsiding of a storm or other natural phenomenon.
- Describing a decrease or lessening of intensity, amount, or degree. - Referring to the calming or settling down of emotions or physical sensations. - Talking about the receding or ebbing of water or other liquids.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a decrease or lessening of something.
- 2Both can refer to physical or emotional sensations.
- 3Both can be used to describe natural phenomena like storms or floods.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Abate is often used to describe a more significant decrease or reduction than subside.
- 2Timeframe: Abate can refer to a gradual decrease over time, while subside often implies a more sudden decrease.
- 3Emphasis: Abate emphasizes the reduction or lessening of something, while subside emphasizes the calming or settling down of something.
- 4Usage: Abate is more commonly used in formal contexts, while subside is more commonly used in informal contexts.
- 5Connotation: Abate can have a neutral connotation, while subside can have a negative connotation when referring to negative emotions or situations.
Remember this!
Abate and subside are synonyms that both describe a decrease or lessening of something. However, abate is often used to describe a more significant decrease over time, while subside often implies a more sudden decrease. Additionally, abate emphasizes the reduction or lessening of something, while subside emphasizes the calming or settling down of something.
