ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ridden

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹɪd.n̩/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Ridden is a verb meaning past participle of ride.

Meaning

past participle of ride.

More Meanings

  1. (in combination) Full of.
  2. (in combination) Oppressed, dominated or plagued by.
  3. (archaic, rare, now nonstandard) past participle of rid

Example Sentences

As the New York traders to reach the Miami country passed through that of the Iroquois, the French devised a plan, which, if successful, would soon have ridden them of the English encroachments.

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