Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rid]
- /rɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rid]
- /rɪd/
Definitions of rids word
- verb with object rids 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 rids to relieve or disembarrass (usually followed by of): to rid the mind of doubt. 1
- verb with object rids Archaic. to deliver or rescue: to rid them out of bondage; to rid him from his enemies. 1
- idioms rids be rid of, to be free of or no longer encumbered by: to be rid of obligations. 1
- idioms rids get rid of, to eliminate or discard: It's time we got rid of this trash. 1
- verb rids a simple past tense and past participle of ride. 1
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Origin of rids
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 Rids
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rids 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".
rids usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with rids
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