subside — to become less intense, violent, or severe; gradually diminish
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become less intense, violent, or severe; gradually diminish
Pronunciation (IPA): /səbˈsaɪd/
Example Sentences
- My mom's anger subsided when she saw the cute puppy I brought home without permission.
- The student's panic subsided after realizing the exam was open-book.
- The economic crisis gradually subsided as new policies took effect.
subside
VERB[/səbˈsaɪd/]
to become less intense, violent, or severe; gradually diminish
After hours of chaos, the floodwaters finally subside and the village breathes again.
When storms subside, we decide where to reside.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'subsidere', meaning 'to settle down' or 'to sink', composed of 'sub-' (under) and 'sidere' (to sit, settle). The word entered English in the 17th century with meanings related to sinking, settling, or diminishing.
Breakdown
sub- (under, down) + sid (sit, settle) + -e (Latin infinitive ending) = subside (to sink down, settle, or diminish)
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📝Examples
“My mom's anger subsided when she saw the cute puppy I brought home without permission.”
“The student's panic subsided after realizing the exam was open-book.”
“The economic crisis gradually subsided as new policies took effect.”
“His enthusiasm for the gym subsided after the first week of intense workouts.”
“The coastal area subsided several inches after the earthquake.”
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