subsiding Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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