subsiding Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a gradual sinking to a lower level
settling; subsidence.
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verb wear off or die down
lessen; subside.
- The pain subsided
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verb sink to a lower level or form a depression
subside.
- the valleys subside
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verb sink down or precipitate
settle; subside.
- the mud subsides when the waters become calm
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verb descend into or as if into some soft substance or place
subside; sink.
- He sank into bed
- She subsided into the chair
