rid

[rid]

rid Definition

• 1. to make free of something unwanted or unpleasant
• 2. to relieve or disencumber

Using rid: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to rid my closet of old clothes.

• Example

  The new policy aims to rid the city of crime.

• Example

  She was finally able to rid herself of the guilt.

rid Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rid

• remove
• clear
• eliminate

Antonyms for rid

• burden
• load
• inflict

Phrases with rid

• get rid of

  to eliminate or remove something unwanted or unpleasant

  Example

  I need to get rid of these old books.

• be rid of

  to no longer have or be affected by something unwanted or unpleasant

  Example

  I'm so glad to be rid of that terrible job.

• rid oneself of

  to take action to eliminate or remove something unwanted or unpleasant

  Example

  She decided to rid herself of all her bad habits.

Origins of rid

from Old English 'ryddan', meaning 'to clear (a space), set free, save from punishment'

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Summary: rid in Brief

The verb 'rid' [rid] means to free oneself or something else from something unwanted or unpleasant. It is often used with the preposition 'of', as in 'get rid of' or 'be rid of'. Examples include 'I need to rid my closet of old clothes' and 'She was finally able to rid herself of the guilt.' Synonyms include 'remove' and 'eliminate'.