Subside — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /səb-ˈsīd/ sub·side

Meaning & Definition of Subside

Subside (verb)

  1. to sink or fall to the bottom, settle
  2. to tend downward, descend; especially, to flatten out so as to form a depression
  3. to let oneself settle down, sink

Subside (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually

    "as the noise of the siren subsided, I was able to fall back to sleep"

    similar: abate, de-escalate, decline, decrease, die (away or down or out), diminish, drain (away), drop (off), dwindle, ease, ebb, fall, fall away, lessen, let up, lower, moderate, pall, phase down, ratchet (down), recede, relent, remit, shrink, taper, taper off, wane
    related: compress, condense, constrict, contract, evaporate, fade (away), fritter (away), give out, melt (away), peter (out), tail (off), vanish, slacken, slow (down), alleviate, relax, flag, sink, weaken, cave (in), collapse, deflate
    opposite: accumulate, balloon, build, burgeon, enlarge, escalate, expand, grow, increase, intensify, mount, mushroom, pick up, rise, snowball, soar, swell, wax
    near: appear, emerge, show up, blow up, distend, elongate, lengthen

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Subside

The most common words with a similar meaning to Subside:

abate, de-escalate, decline, decrease, die (away or down or out), diminish, drain (away), drop (off), dwindle, ease, ebb, fall, fall away, lessen, let up, lower, moderate, pall, phase down, ratchet (down), recede, relent, remit, shrink, taper, taper off, wane

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Subside

Words with the opposite meaning of Subside:

accumulate, balloon, build, burgeon, enlarge, escalate, expand, grow, increase, intensify, mount, mushroom, pick up, rise, snowball, soar, swell, wax

Related Words for Subside

compress, condense, constrict, contract, evaporate, fade (away), fritter (away), give out, melt (away), peter (out), tail (off), vanish, slacken, slow (down), alleviate, relax, flag, sink, weaken, cave (in), collapse, deflate

Near Antonyms of Subside

appear, emerge, show up, blow up, distend, elongate, lengthen

Word Forms of Subside

Inflections: subsided, subsiding

Derived words: subsidence (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Subside

Latin subsidere, from sub- + sidere to sit down, sink; akin to Latin sedēre to sit sit

First known use: 1607

Frequently Asked Questions about Subside

What does "Subside" mean?

"Subside" means to sink or fall to the bottom, settle. As a verb, it is defined as: to sink or fall to the bottom, settle.

What is another word for "Subside"?

Other words for "Subside" include abate, de-escalate, decline, decrease, die (away or down or out), diminish, drain (away) and drop (off). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Subside" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Subside"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Subside". Common alternatives include abate, de-escalate, decline, decrease, die (away or down or out), diminish, drain (away), drop (off), dwindle and ease.

What is the opposite of "Subside"?

Antonyms of "Subside" include accumulate, balloon, build, burgeon, enlarge, escalate, expand and grow. Near antonyms include appear, emerge, show up and blow up.

How do you use "Subside" in a sentence?

Examples of "Subside" in a sentence: "as the noise of the siren subsided, I was able to fall back to sleep".

Is "Subside" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Subside" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Subside"?

"Subside" is pronounced /səb-ˈsīd/ and divided into syllables as sub·side.

What is the origin of the word "Subside"?

"Subside" comes from Latin subsidere, from sub- + sidere to sit down, sink; akin to Latin sedēre to sit sit. First known use: 1607.