1. (

• settling ,
• subsiding ,
• subsidence

) a gradual sinking to a lower level ;

1. (

• subside ,
• lessen ,

) wear off or die down; "The pain subsided" ;

2. (

• subside ,

) sink to a lower level or form a depression; "the valleys subside" ;

3. (

• subside ,
• settle ,

) sink down or precipitate; "the mud subsides when the waters become calm" ;

4. (

• sink ,
• subside ,

) descend into or as if into some soft substance or place; "He sank into bed"; "She subsided into the chair" ;