subside

[səbˈsaɪd]

subside Definition

  • 1become less intense, violent, or severe
  • 2sink to a lower level or form a depression

Using subside: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subside" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The storm finally subsided after hours of heavy rain.

  • Example

    My headache is starting to subside.

  • Example

    The swelling in my ankle has subsided.

  • Example

    The water level has subsided after the flood.

subside Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for subside

Phrases with subside

  • gradually change or develop into a different state or condition

    Example

    The conversation subsided into an awkward silence.

  • be content or satisfied with something

    Example

    After a long day at work, he subsided with a glass of wine.

  • gradually recover from an illness or injury

    Example

    It took him several weeks to subside from his flu.

Origins of subside

from Latin 'subsidere', meaning 'settle, sink down'

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Summary: subside in Brief

'Subside' [səbˈsaɪd] means to become less intense, violent, or severe, or to sink to a lower level or form a depression. It can refer to physical phenomena like storms and floods, as well as emotional states like headaches. The verb is often used with prepositions like 'into,' 'with,' and 'from,' as in 'The conversation subsided into an awkward silence.' 'Subside' is synonymous with 'abate' and 'decrease,' and can be formal or informal, as in 'The storm finally calmed down.'