Meaning & Definition of word "Subsiding"

Subsiding

/səbˈsaɪdɪŋ/

1. To become less active or intense; to diminish or decrease in strength or severity.
- Example: After the storm passed, the winds began subsiding and the skies cleared.
2. To sink or settle down; to become lower or retreat.
- Example: The floodwaters are subsiding, allowing residents to return to their homes.
3. To diminish in degree or intensity, especially of emotions or pain.
- Example: As the pain subsided, she felt relieved and able to relax.
4. To return to a normal state or level after a disturbance.
- Example: The excitement of the crowd was subsiding after the thrilling performance.

●Derived from the Latin word 'subsidere', meaning 'to sink down or settle'.

subsiding tension:

a reduction in stress or anxiety levels.

subsidence of emotions:

a decrease in emotional intensity.

law of subsidence:

the principle that materials tend to settle under their weight over time.

abate:

to reduce in degree or intensity.

diminish:

to make or become less.

recede:

to move back or away.

settle:

to become quiet or calm.

Meaning: Chill out

● Example Sentence: You need to chill out, everything is subsiding now.

Meaning: Take a breather

● Example Sentence: Let’s take a breather; the situation is subsiding.