English / word
subside
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
To become less intense, severe, or violent; to sink or settle to a lower level.
In context
01
After the heavy storm passed, the floodwaters began to subside.
02
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
Synonyms
abate,decrease,recede
Antonyms
rise,increase,intensify
Collocations
waters subside,pain subsides,fever subsides
Verb forms
Past: subsided · Past participle: subsided · -ing: subsiding