subside
Group 24Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To become less intense, violent, or severe GRE
Example in Context
The floodwaters took weeks to subside, leaving behind a landscape of devastation that would take years to fully repair.
Synonyms
die downeaselet up
Etymology
To sit below or lessen in intensity.
- sub- (Latin) — below
- sidere (Latin) — to sit
Memory Aid
⬇️Sounds like “sub-side”
A grumpy cat sliding down the SUB-SIDE of a couch, finally calming down as its anger SUBSIDES!
Visual Association
🌊A stormy sea gradually calming down as waves SUBSIDE, revealing a serene and tranquil horizon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “subside” mean on the GRE?
subside (verb) means “To become less intense, violent, or severe”. The floodwaters took weeks to subside, leaving behind a landscape of devastation that would take years to fully repair.
How to remember “subside” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “subside” sounds like “sub-side”. A grumpy cat sliding down the SUB-SIDE of a couch, finally calming down as its anger SUBSIDES!
What are synonyms for “subside”?
Common synonyms: die down, ease, let up.