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- US Pronunciation
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- [rid uhv, ov]
- /rɪd ʌv, ɒv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rid uhv, ov]
- /rɪd ʌv, ɒv/
Definitions of rid of words
- verb with object rid of to clear, disencumber, or free of something objectionable (usually followed by of): I want to rid the house of mice. In my opinion, you'd be wise to rid yourself of the smoking habit. 1
- verb with object rid of to relieve or disembarrass (usually followed by of): to rid the mind of doubt. 1
- verb with object rid of Archaic. to deliver or rescue: to rid them out of bondage; to rid him from his enemies. 1
- idioms rid of be rid of, to be free of or no longer encumbered by: to be rid of obligations. 1
- idioms rid of get rid of, to eliminate or discard: It's time we got rid of this trash. 1
- adjective rid of free of 1
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Origin of rid of
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English ridden (v.), Old English (ge)ryddan to clear (land); cognate with Old Norse rythja to clear, empty
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Parts of speech for Rid of
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rid of popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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verb rid of
- depurate — to cleanse or purify or to be cleansed or purified