The Only Use of
subside
in
The Outsiders
- Then leaf subsides to leaf.
p. 77.9subsides = becomes less intense, less severe, or less active -- perhaps goes away entirely
Definitions:
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(1)
(subside as in: her anger subsided) become less intense, less severe, or less active -- perhaps going away entirely
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(2)
(subside as in: the ground subsided) sink or settle to a lower level