B2verbformalnatureemotions
US/səbˈsaɪd/
UK/səbˈsaɪd/
to become less strong, loud or serious, or to sink to a lower level
In context
We waited in the cafe until the rain began to subside.
The pain in my knee finally subsided after a few days of rest.
The floodwaters slowly subsided, leaving mud in every street.
Words that go with subside
adverb + verb
- gradually subsideThe excitement gradually subsided.
- finally subsideWe waited for the storm to finally subside before driving home.
- quickly subsideHer anger quickly subsided.
- slowly subsideThe swelling slowly subsided after a day or two.
- eventually subsidePublic fears eventually subsided when the facts came out.
verb + adverb
- subside somewhatWe hoped the noise would subside somewhat after midnight.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The prices subsideCorrect: The prices fall