verb🔗ShareTo 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. "geologyenvironmentnatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink."After a few days, the swelling in her ankle finally subsides. "geographyweatherdisastergeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fall into a state of calm; to be calm again; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate."The fever has subsided."natureweatherdisastermindemotionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cease talking."After the teacher asked for quiet, the chatter in the classroom gradually subsides. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
