subside

//səbˈsaɪd//
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Verb

subsideInfinitive
subsidePresent tense
subsidedPast tense
subsidedPast participle
subsidingPresent participle
subsidesThird-person singular
1

To become less intense, violent, or severe; to diminish or abate.

The storm finally subsided after several hours.

2

To sink or fall to a lower level, especially of water or land.

After the flood, the water level gradually subsided.

3

To settle down or become quiet after a period of activity or agitation.

The excited crowd finally subsided after the announcement.