SUBSIDE


Meaning of SUBSIDE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ səbsaɪd ]

( subsides, subsiding, subsided)

1.

If a feeling or noise subsides , it becomes less strong or loud.

The pain had subsided during the night...

VERB : V

2.

If fighting subsides , it becomes less intense or general.

Violence has subsided following two days of riots.

VERB : V

3.

If the ground or a building is subsiding , it is very slowly sinking to a lower level.

Does that mean the whole house is subsiding?

VERB : V

4.

If a level of water, especially flood water, subsides , it goes down.

Local officials say the flood waters have subsided.

VERB : V

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