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