Subside: meaning, definitions and examples

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subside

[ səbˈsaɪd ]

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weather

To subside means to become less intense, severe, or violent. It is often used in the context of weather phenomena such as storms, floods, or waves.

Synonyms

abate, decrease, diminish, lessen

Examples of usage

The storm is expected to subside by tomorrow afternoon.
After the heavy rain, the flooding began to subside.
The waves gradually subsided as the wind died down.

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emotion

To subside can also mean to decrease in intensity or severity, especially in the context of emotions or physical sensations.

Synonyms

calm down, fade, recede, weaken

Examples of usage

After taking a few deep breaths, her anger began to subside.
The pain in his leg gradually subsided after applying ice.
The excitement of the crowd finally subsided after the concert ended.

Translations

Translations of the word "subside" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diminuir

🇮🇳 कम होना

🇩🇪 nachlassen

🇮🇩 mereda

🇺🇦 вщухати

🇵🇱 ustępować

🇯🇵 治まる (osamaru)

🇫🇷 se calmer

🇪🇸 disminuir

🇹🇷 azalmak

🇰🇷 가라앉다 (garaanda)

🇸🇦 يهدأ

🇨🇿 ustupovat

🇸🇰 ustúpiť

🇨🇳 减退 (jiǎntuì)

🇸🇮 popustiti

🇮🇸 minnka

🇰🇿 бәсеңдеу

🇬🇪 შემცირება

🇦🇿 azalmaq

🇲🇽 disminuir

Word origin

The word 'subside' originated in the late 17th century from the Latin word 'subsīdere', which means 'settle down'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to describe the decrease or calming of various phenomena or emotions.