Cool MateMeaning of Rid
to be free of somebody/something that has been annoying you or that you do not want
In simple words: to get free from something unpleasant or unwanted
Rid in a sentence
- She wanted to be rid of her parents and their authority.
- I was glad to be rid of the car when I finally sold it.
- He was a nuisance and we're all **well rid of** him *(= we'll be much better without him)*.
- Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there.
- The problem is getting rid of nuclear waste.
- I can't get rid of this headache.
- We got rid of all the old furniture.
- Are you trying to say you want rid of me?
How to use Rid
Used when talking about eliminating something troublesome. Often used in contexts where something is being cleaned or cleared away. Not usually used in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
rid + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'rid' — think of a king getting rid of pests in his castle.
Related words
Collocations with Rid
- get rid of
- rid oneself
- rid the world
Common mistakes with Rid
- Confused with 'rid of' phrase usage.
- Incorrectly using 'rid' as a transitive verb without an object.
- Misplacing the object in the sentence.
Rid appears in
Rid in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تخلص من
أن تتخلص من شيء غير سار أو غير مرغوب فيه
- Bengaliবাংলা
মুক্তি পাওয়া, ছাড়ানো
অপ্রীতিকর বা অনাকাঙ্ক্ষিত কিছু থেকে মুক্তি পাওয়া
- GermanDeutsch
loswerden
sich von etwas Unangenehmem oder Unerwünschtem befreien
- SpanishEspañol
Deshacerse
liberarse de algo desagradable o no deseado
- Persianفارسی
خلاص شدن از شر، خلاص کردن
از شر یه چیز ناخوشایند یا ناخواسته خلاص شدن.
- FrenchFrançais
Se débarrasser de
se libérer de quelque chose de désagréable ou de non désiré
- Hindiहिन्दी
छुटकारा पाना
किसी अप्रिय या अवांछित चीज़ से छुटकारा पाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Liberarsi di
liberarsi da qualcosa di spiacevole o indesiderato
- PortuguesePortuguês
Livrar-se de
livrar-se de algo desagradável ou indesejado
- RussianРусский
Избавиться от
освободиться от чего-то неприятного или ненужного
- Urduاردو
چھٹکارا پانا، نجات حاصل کرنا
کسی ناگوار یا ناپسندیدہ چیز سے چھٹکارا حاصل کرنا
- Chinese中文
摆脱
摆脱不愉快或不想要的东西
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Frequently asked questions about Rid
What does Rid mean?
to get free from something unpleasant or unwanted
What is the definition of Rid?
to be free of somebody/something that has been annoying you or that you do not want
How do you use Rid in a sentence?
She wanted to be rid of her parents and their authority.
Can you give another example of Rid?
I was glad to be rid of the car when I finally sold it.
What are synonyms for Rid?
Common alternatives include remove, cleave, eliminate, expel, dispose.
What is the opposite of Rid?
Opposite meanings include keep, retain, hold.
What words go with Rid?
It commonly pairs with get rid of, rid oneself, rid the world.
What are common mistakes when using Rid?
Confused with 'rid of' phrase usage. Incorrectly using 'rid' as a transitive verb without an object. Misplacing the object in the sentence.
How do you pronounce Rid?
US: /["/rɪd/","/rɪdz/","/ˈrɪdɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪd/","/rɪdz/","/ˈrɪdɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Rid?
Used when talking about eliminating something troublesome. Often used in contexts where something is being cleaned or cleared away. Not usually used in formal writing.
What CEFR level is Rid?
"Rid" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.