0%

ridding

rid
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rid]
    • /rɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rid]
    • /rɪd/

Definitions of ridding word

  • verb with object ridding 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 ridding to relieve or disembarrass (usually followed by of): to rid the mind of doubt. 1
  • verb with object ridding Archaic. to deliver or rescue: to rid them out of bondage; to rid him from his enemies. 1
  • idioms ridding be rid of, to be free of or no longer encumbered by: to be rid of obligations. 1
  • idioms ridding get rid of, to eliminate or discard: It's time we got rid of this trash. 1
  • verb ridding a simple past tense and past participle of ride. 1

Information block about the term

Origin of ridding

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

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Ridding

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ridding 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.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ridding usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?