subside
UK: səbˈsaɪd | US: səbˈsaɪd
vi. 1. (of water, land, etc.) to sink or settle to a lower level
vi. 2. (of feelings, noise, etc.) to become less intense or severe
vi. 3. (of a building or structure) to gradually sink into the ground
subside = sub<under> + side<sit, settle>
- sub<under>: From Latin sub, meaning "under" or "below."
- side<sit, settle>: From Latin sidere (related to sedere, "to sit"), indicating a downward or settling motion.
Etymology Origin:
The word subside originates from Latin subsidere, combining sub- ("under") and sidere ("to settle"). It originally described physical sinking (e.g., land or water levels) and later extended metaphorically to emotions or disturbances "settling down." The logic mirrors the literal and figurative idea of moving downward or calming.
After the flood, the water began to subside, revealing the damaged roads.
Her anger started to subside once she heard his apology.
The old house had subsided unevenly over the years.
The pain in his knee subsided after resting.
Wait for the crowd’s noise to subside before speaking.