Both Uses
subside
in
Artemis Fowl
(Edited)
- When the gales had finally subsided, he shook his index finger.
Chpt 6 *subsided = became less intense
- The deeper the tunnel, the less chance of subsidence on the surface.
Chpt 7 *subsidence = the gradual sinking or settling of land to a lower level
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
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(3)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) In classic literature, subside may be used as a synonym for sit as in "She subsided into the chair."