Subsiding

Pronunciation: /səbˈsaɪdɪŋ/

Definitions of subsiding

verb to become less intense, severe, or prominent; to decrease or diminish in strength or intensity

Example Sentences

A1 The storm is subsiding, and the sun is starting to shine.

A2 After taking some pain medication, her headache is subsiding.

B1 The protests in the city are subsiding as the government addresses the issues.

B2 The floodwaters are slowly subsiding, revealing the extent of the damage.

C1 The tension between the two countries is subsiding as diplomatic talks progress.

C2 The economic crisis that gripped the nation for months is finally subsiding, bringing relief to the citizens.

Examples of subsiding in a Sentence

formal The floodwaters were slowly subsiding, allowing residents to return to their homes.

informal After the storm, the rain is finally subsiding and the sun is coming out.

slang I can't believe how quickly my headache is subsiding after taking that pill.

figurative As time passed, his anger towards the situation was subsiding, and he was able to think more rationally.

Grammatical Forms of subsiding

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

Origin and Evolution of subsiding

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'subsiding' has retained its original meaning of settling down or sinking, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to the gradual decrease or lessening of something, such as emotions or water levels.