subside

[səbˈsaɪd]

subside Definition

• 1. become less intense, violent, or severe
• 2. sink 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

Synonyms for subside

• abate
• decrease
• diminish
• lessen
• recede

Antonyms for subside

• rise
• increase
• intensify

Phrases with subside

• subside into something

  gradually change or develop into a different state or condition

  Example

  The conversation subsided into an awkward silence.

• subside with something

  be content or satisfied with something

  Example

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

• subside from something

  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.'