verb🔗ShareSinken, absinkenTo sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees."After the construction workers poured the concrete, the heavier gravel subsides, leaving a smoother surface on top. "Nachdem die Bauarbeiter den Beton gegossen hatten, sinkt der schwerere Kies ab und hinterlässt eine glattere Oberfläche.geologyenvironmentnatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSinken, nachlassenTo fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink."After a few days, the swelling in her ankle finally subsides. "Nach ein paar Tagen ging die Schwellung in ihrem Knöchel endlich zurück.geographyweatherdisastergeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich beruhigen, nachlassenTo fall into a state of calm; to be calm again; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate."The fever has subsided."Das Fieber hat nachgelassen.natureweatherdisastermindemotionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufhören zu reden, verstummenTo cease talking."After the teacher asked for quiet, the chatter in the classroom gradually subsides. "Nachdem die Lehrerin um Ruhe gebeten hatte, verstummte das Geplapper im Klassenzimmer allmählich.communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
