somewhat subside

Frequency: 6.06.2 per million words

Indicates a moderate or partial reduction in intensity.

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • The initial excitement of the project seemed to subside somewhat after a few weeks.
  • After the initial panic, the crowd began to subside somewhat.
  • The intense pain from the injury started to subside somewhat as the medication took effect.
  • His anger, which had been building all day, began to subside somewhat when he heard the explanation.
  • The strong winds of the hurricane subsided somewhat by morning, allowing for damage assessment.
  • After a long and emotional argument, the tension in the room started to subside somewhat.
  • The swelling on her ankle had subsided somewhat, making it easier to walk.
  • The public outcry over the new policy has subsided somewhat as people have become more accustomed to it.
  • Despite the ongoing challenges, the sense of unease in the community subsided somewhat.
  • The initial fear of the unknown subsided somewhat once they understood the situation better.