English vocabulary · B2
Subside
/səbˈsaɪd/ · v.
It means to become less strong or to die down. Something that was loud, fast, or powerful slowly stops.
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Example sentences
- The noise subsided after the crowd left.
- The pain subsided once she rested.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- sub — under (from Latin)
- sid — settle (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- EASE — become less painful (Gradual & gentle)
- LESSEN — become smaller or weaker (Reduce in degree)
- FADE — lose strength over time (Slowly disappear)
Words with the same root
sid — settle
- reside — to live in a place
- sediment — material that settles at the bottom
- preside — to be in charge at an event
Lesson notes
Subside. It means to become less strong or to die down. Something that was loud, fast, or powerful slowly stops.
Similar words are ease, lessen, and fade. Use subside when something strong slowly becomes calm.
The noise subsided after the crowd left. The pain subsided once she rested.
From Latin. sub- means under. sid- means settle. To settle under — to sink down and become calm. That is subside.