subside

To subside is to gradually decrease in size or intensity. The ocean will subside after it has dumped all of its water onto the shore.

  • The storm subsided after a few hours.

  • The dispute subsided after the parties agreed to a compromise.

Definition of subside

verb

wear off or die down

Synonyms:

lessen

verb

sink down or precipitate

Synonyms:

settle

verb

descend into or as if into some soft substance or place

Synonyms:

sink

verb

sink to a lower level or form a depression

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Example Sentences for subside

  • 1

    The cough and congestion subside.

  • 2

    The sickness in the village subsided.

  • 3

    Tuition is subsidized by the government.

  • 4

    By the end of August, the crisis was subsiding.

  • 5

    Is anyone monitoring subsidence of the towers

  • 6

    Should we subsidize giving

  • 7

    The conflict has subsided recently.

  • 8

    They don't deserve the subsidized foodstuff.

  • 9

    Tuition is subsidized by the state and the fed.

  • 10

    It was built this way due to the subsidence of the ground.