Subsidence

Synonyms of subsidence

• sinking
• sagging
• settling

Antonyms of subsidence

• rise
• ascend
• uprise

Collocations of subsidence

land subsidence

Frequency: 80 %

The construction of the building was affected by land subsidence.

subsidence risk

Frequency: 70 %

Homeowners should be aware of subsidence risk in certain areas.

subsidence damage

Frequency: 65 %

The insurance company covered the costs of subsidence damage to the property.

subsidence prevention

Frequency: 60 %

Regular maintenance can help in subsidence prevention of buildings.

subsidence monitoring

Frequency: 50 %

Geotechnical engineers conduct subsidence monitoring to assess ground stability.

Idiomatic Expressions for subsidence

• Phrase: lose ground
  Meaning: to become less successful or lose advantage
  Usage: The company began to lose ground to its competitors due to lack of innovation.