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subside

Pronunciation: /sʌbˈsaɪd/

The English word “subside” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees.
  2. To fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink.
  3. To fall into a state of calm; to be calm again; to settle down; to become tranquil.
  4. To cease talking.

Etymology

From Latin subsīdō (“to settle, subside”).

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