subside
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Verb — To become calmer, weaker, or less intense over time.
How to use subside
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pain subsides
floodwaters subside
noise subsides
Etymology
From Latin subsīdō, "to settle, sink down."
Full origin of subside →Frequently asked questions
What does “subside” mean?
The word “subside” means to become calmer, weaker, or less intense over time. In plain terms, to calm down or decrease gradually, often used for pain, floods, noise, or emotion.
How do you pronounce “subside”?
“Subside” is pronounced suhb-SYD (/sʌbˈsaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “subside” in a sentence?
Here is “subside” used in a sentence: “The flood waters gradually subsided after the storm passed.”
What part of speech is “subside”?
“Subside” is a verb.
Where does the word “subside” come from?
The word “subside” comes from Latin. From Latin subsīdō, "to settle, sink down.".