What is "rid" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 06-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does rid mean in English? Meaning of rid definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "rid" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "rid": relieve from

Verb

  • Meaning: relieve from
  • Example: Rid the house of pests
  • Synonyms: disembarrass free rid
  • Hyponyms: cleanse clear disembody disinfest relieve smooth smooth out
  • Also see: eliminate obviate rid of
  • Adjective: released from an obligation, problem, etc. (usually followed by "of") I’m glad to be rid of that stupid nickname.
  • Synonyms:

    unload, clear, relieve, purge, eliminate, liberate, eradicate, shed, dump, eject, expel, disembarrass, scrap, exterminate, deliver, junk, remove, abolish, fire, disabuse, extirpate, disencumber, release, uproot, extinguish, unburden, disburden, roust, send packing, shake off, throw away, throw out, give the brush, heave-ho, kiss goodbye, make free, toss out,

    Antonyms:

    condemn, create, sow, keep, hold, maintain, save, take in, bear, plant, get,

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    rid in English: rid
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