ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Riddance

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹɪd(ə)n(t)s/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Riddance is a noun meaning An act of ridding, clearance, or removal; elimination.

Meaning

An act of ridding, clearance, or removal; elimination.

More Meanings

  1. Deliverance, release, setting free; a relief involving getting rid of something.
  2. The earth thrown up by a burrowing animal.

Example Sentences

And this kind of riddance is the most pleasant to listen to of all
A gentle riddance. Draw the curtains, go. Let all of his complexion choose me so.

Word Forms

Synonyms for riddance

Depending on context, synonyms include expulsion, exclusion, elimination, ejection.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ejection, elimination, expulsion, exclusion, storeroom, stockade.

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