subside meaning and definition

SUBSIDE verb

Definition of subside (verb)

1. wear off or die down
   • "The pain subsided"
   • synonyms: lessen
2. sink to a lower level or form a depression
   • "the valleys subside"
3. sink down or precipitate
   • "the mud subsides when the waters become calm"
   • synonyms: settle
4. descend into or as if into some soft substance or place
   • "He sank into bed"; "She subsided into the chair"
   • synonyms: sink