Rid

Quick meaning: Rid is a verb meaning Followed by of: to free (oneself or someone, or a place) from an annoyance or hindrance.

Meaning

Followed by of: to free (oneself or someone, or a place) from an annoyance or hindrance.

More Meanings

1. Followed by away, from, or out of: to remove (oneself or someone, or something, that is annoying, troublesome, or unwanted).
2. Often followed by from, of, or out of: to free or release, or to rescue or save, (oneself or someone, or something).
3. To clear (a place or way); especially, to clear (land) of trees, undergrowth, etc.
4. Sometimes followed by away: to destroy or kill (someone).
5. Followed by up: to eradicate (something); to root out, to uproot.
6. Sometimes followed by away or off: to complete or get through (a task, or work).
7. Sometimes followed by up: to remove obstacles or refuse from (a place); to clean, to clear out; specifically, to clear or empty (the stomach).

Example Sentences

We’re trying to rid the world of poverty.

I’m glad to be rid of that stupid nickname.

Than thou madeſt heuẽ [heaven] free and rydde from all rebellion⸝ […]

If I coulde conuenyently rydde me of this felowe I wolde go with you wͭ [with] all my herte: […]

Word Forms

• rids
• ridding
• ridded
• ridden
• riddest
• riddedst
• riddeth

Synonyms for rid

Depending on context, synonyms include deliver, disencumber, quit, free, disembarrass.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include quit, disembarrass, free, liberated, liberating, liberate.

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