subside

Intermediate

/səbˈsaɪd/

verb
To become calm or less intense

subside in a sentence

  • “The storm subsided by morning.”
  • “The pain will subside in a couple of hours.”
  • “After his anger had subsided, he was able to look at things rationally.”
  • “We'll have to wait until the wind subsides.”

What does “subside” mean?

subside (verb) means to become calm or less intense. It is pronounced /səbˈsaɪd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "subside" mean?
subside (verb) means: To become calm or less intense
How do you pronounce "subside"?
"subside" is pronounced /səbˈsaɪd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "subside" in a sentence?
Here is "subside" used in a sentence: The storm subsided by morning.

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