Topic: METEOROLOGY
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| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | subsidere, from sidere 'to sit down, sink' |
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sub‧side
[intransitive]
[intransitive]1 if a feeling, pain, sound, etc subsides, it gradually becomes less and then stops [= die down]: Simon waited until the laughter subsided. The pains in his head had subsided, but he still felt dizzy and sick.
Simon waited until the laughter subsided.The pains in his head had subsided, but he still felt dizzy and sick.2 formalTB if a building or an area of land subsides, it gradually sinks to a lower level : After the heavy rains, part of the road subsided.
After the heavy rains, part of the road subsided.3HEM if bad weather conditions subside, they gradually return to a normal state : The wind gradually subsided, and all was quiet.
The wind gradually subsided, and all was quiet.4 if water, especially flood water, subsides, it gradually goes under ground or back to a normal level : When the floods subsided, the streets were littered with bodies.
When the floods subsided, the streets were littered with bodies.