Definition of subside

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • subside is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • subside is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • subside is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of subside


  • wear off or die down (verb)

    Examples

    1. The pain subsided

    Synonyms

    1. lessen
  • sink down or precipitate (verb)

    Examples

    1. the mud subsides when the waters become calm

    Synonyms

    1. settle
  • descend into or as if into some soft substance or place (verb)

    Examples

    1. She subsided into the chair

    Synonyms

    1. sink
  • sink to a lower level or form a depression (verb)

    Examples

    1. the valleys subside

See definition of subside in Merriam Webster