Subside Meaning in English
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Definition
To become less strong, intense, or severe; to decrease or go down. It is often used for storms, pain, emotions, or water levels going back to normal.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or neutral. Common with natural events ('floods subside'), pain and emotions ('pain subsides', 'anger subsided'), and weather. Not typically used for prices or small changes. Often followed by 'after', 'once', 'when'. Distinct from 'decline' (used for trends/data) and 'decline' (more general).
Example Sentences
We had to wait for the water to subside before crossing the road.
basic
My headache will subside after I rest.
basic
The storm will subside soon.
basic
After everyone calmed down, the tension in the room finally subsided.
natural
Give it a few hours and the swelling should subside on its own.
natural
It took days for the floodwaters to finally subside after the heavy rain.
natural