Definitions
- Describing a decrease or reduction in intensity, such as of a storm or pain. - Referring to a lessening or diminishing of something, such as a threat or danger. - Talking about a decline or subsiding of emotions, such as anger or fear.
- Describing a decrease or fading away of something, such as a noise or sound. - Referring to a calming or settling down of something, such as waves or emotions. - Talking about a gradual decline or diminishment of something, such as swelling or pain.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a decrease or reduction of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical sensations or emotions.
- 3Both words imply a gradual process rather than an abrupt change.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Abated implies a more significant decrease or reduction than subside.
- 2Duration: Subside suggests a longer and more gradual process than abated.
- 3Cause: Abated often implies an external factor causing the decrease, while subside can refer to a natural or internal process.
- 4Usage: Abated is more commonly used in formal or technical contexts, while subside is more common in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Abated can have a negative connotation, suggesting a decrease in something unpleasant, while subside can have a neutral or positive connotation, suggesting a calming or settling down of something.
Remember this!
Abated and subside are synonyms that both describe a decrease or reduction of something. However, abated implies a more significant decrease caused by an external factor, while subside suggests a longer and more gradual process that can be natural or internal. Additionally, abated is more formal and technical, while subside is more commonly used in everyday language.
