Subsides Meaning in English
word · lemma: subside
səbˈsaɪdz
suhb-SYDZ
səbsˈaɪdz
suhb-SYDZ
Definition
To become less strong, intense, or active. Often used to describe things like storms, pain, or emotions when they decrease or calm down.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or neutral contexts, especially with weather, pain, or negative emotions ('the pain subsides', 'the flood subsides'). Not used for things that increase. Often appears after another event, signaling relief or calm.
Spanish: disminuye - se calma - se apaciguaPortuguese (BR): diminui - acalma - abaixaPortuguese (PT): diminui - acalma - baixaChinese (Simplified): 减弱 - 平息 - 消退Chinese (Traditional): 減弱 - 平息 - 消退Hindi: कम होना - शांत होनाArabic: يهدأ - ينخفض - يتراجعBengali: কমে আসে - শান্ত হয়Russian: утихать - спадатьJapanese: おさまる - 静まるVietnamese: giảm bớt - lắng xuốngKorean: 가라앉다 - 진정되다Turkish: azalmak - dinmekUrdu: کم ہونا - تھم جاناIndonesian: mereda - reda
Example Sentences
The storm finally subsides after midnight.
basic
Her headache subsides when she rests.
basic
The water level subsides after the rain stops.
basic
Let's wait here until the traffic subsides.
natural
His anger usually subsides pretty quickly.
natural
After a few minutes, the excitement in the room subsides.
natural