verb (used without object), sub·sid·ed, sub·sid·ing. to sink to a low or lower level. to become quiet, less active, or less violent; abate: The laughter subsided. to sink or fall to the bottom; settle; precipitate: to cause coffee grounds to subside.
How do you use subsided in a sentence?
Subsided sentence example
- The pain subsided , replaced by familiar warmth. ...
- He fought it until his anger subsided , unable to shake the sense of fear. ...
- Finally even those subsided , leaving her feeling weak and drained. ...
- The sounds of madness had subsided during their conversation.
What is meant by subsidence?
Subsidence - sinking of the ground because of underground material movement—is most often caused by the removal of water, oil, natural gas, or mineral resources out of the ground by pumping, fracking, or mining activities.
