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subside
(s/@/b's/aI/d )

verb (v)

  • wear off or die down(verb.change)
    Example:
    The pain subsided.
    Synonym:
    lessen
    source: wordnet30
  • sink to a lower level or form a depression(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The valleys subside.
    source: wordnet30
  • sink down or precipitate(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The mud subsides when the waters become calm.
    Synonym:
    settle
    source: wordnet30
  • descend into or as if into some soft substance or place(verb.motion)
    Example:
    She subsided into the chair.
    Synonym:
    sink
    source: wordnet30
  • To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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