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Definition of subside

subside

/səbˈsaɪd/
sub · side
Adjective:subsident
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Past Simple:subsided
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Past Participle:subsided
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Present Participle:subsiding
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subside Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To become less intense, violent, or severe (especially of a storm, emotion, or physical pain).

Example

"We waited indoors until the heavy rain began to subside."

2

To sink or fall to a lower or normal level (especially of water, ground, or a building).

Example

"Farmers could not inspect their fields until the floodwaters had completely subsided."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'subside' (to lessen in intensity or sink to a lower level) with 'subsidize' (to support financially).

• Rhymes for subside

• Nearby Words

subservience
subservient
subset
subside
subsidence
subsidiary
subsidization

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from Latin subsidere, meaning 'to crouch down or settle,' formed from sub- ('under' or 'down') and sidere ('to sit or settle').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subside. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subside
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