subside

suhb-SYD

Subside (verb) means to become calmer, weaker, or less intense over time. Example: “The flood waters gradually subsided after the storm passed.”

verb

To become calmer, weaker, or less intense over time.

"The flood waters gradually subsided after the storm passed."

"Her anger subsided once she heard the full story."

How to Use Subside

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo calm down or decrease gradually, often used for pain, floods, noise, or emotion.

Easily confused with

subsidize →

Common pairings

pain subsides floodwaters subside noise subsides

Word Forms

subsided past tense, subsides singular

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Etymology

From Latin subsīdō, "to settle, sink down."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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settle sink lessen

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Rhymes for subside

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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.".

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