Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subside
verb
/səbˈsaɪd/
Definition
To become less intense, violent, or severe.
Examples
- As the storm began to subside, the sun broke through the clouds.
- Her excitement will slowly subside after the event is over.
- After taking medication, the pain began to subside.
Meaning
The term ‘subside’ refers to a decrease in strength or intensity. It is often used to describe how things like emotions, pain, or natural phenomena, such as floods or storms, can diminish over time.
Synonyms
- decrease
- diminish
- wane
- ebb
- lessen
