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- [suh b-sahyd]
- /səbˈsaɪd/
- /səbˈsaɪ.dəns/
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- [suh b-sahyd]
- /səbˈsaɪd/
Definitions of subsidence word
- verb without object subsidence to sink to a low or lower level. 1
- verb without object subsidence to become quiet, less active, or less violent; abate: The laughter subsided. 1
- verb without object subsidence to sink or fall to the bottom; settle; precipitate: to cause coffee grounds to subside. 1
- noun subsidence sinking of the ground 1
- noun subsidence decrease, lessening 1
- uncountable noun subsidence When there is subsidence in a place, the ground there sinks to a lower level. 0
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Origin of subsidence
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin subsīdere, equivalent to sub- sub- + sīdere to sit, settle; akin to sedēre to be seated; see sit1
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Parts of speech for Subsidence
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subsidence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
subsidence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for subsidence
noun subsidence
- backflow — a reverse flow, the movement (of a liquid) in the opposite direction to its previous, natural or intended direction
- cave in — If something such as a roof or a ceiling caves in, it collapses inwards.
- cave-in — a collapse, as of anything hollow: the worst cave-in in the history of mining.
- cavein — a hollow in the earth, especially one opening more or less horizontally into a hill, mountain, etc.
- conk out — If something such as a machine or a vehicle conks out, it stops working or breaks down.
Top questions with subsidence
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