Subside

Pronunciation: /səbˈsaɪd/

Definitions of subside

verb to become less intense, active, or severe; to decrease or diminish

Example Sentences

A1 After the storm, the rain started to subside.

A2 The pain in my leg began to subside after I rested for a while.

B1 The anger between the two friends eventually subsided after they talked it out.

B2 The tension in the room slowly subsided as everyone began to relax.

C1 The political unrest in the country began to subside after the new government took office.

C2 The fear of failure started to subside as she gained more confidence in her abilities.

Examples of subside in a Sentence

formal After taking the medication, the patient's fever started to subside.

informal Don't worry, the storm will subside soon.

slang I just need some time for my anger to subside.

figurative Her anxiety began to subside as she focused on her breathing.

Grammatical Forms of subside

• past tense: subsided
• plural: subside
• comparative: more subsided
• superlative: most subsided
• present tense: subside
• future tense: will subside
• perfect tense: has subsided
• continuous tense: is subsiding
• singular: subsides
• positive degree: subside
• infinitive: to subside
• gerund: subsiding
• participle: subsiding

Origin and Evolution of subside

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'subside' originated from the Latin word 'subsīdere', which means 'to settle down'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'subside' has evolved to also mean to become less intense, severe, or active, especially after reaching a peak.