Definition of rid Rid

/ɹɪˈd/ - [rid] - rid

We found 13 definitions of rid from 5 different sources.

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What does rid mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

rids, ridding, rid  

rid - relieve from; "Rid the house of pests"
  free, disembarrass
  rid of, obviate, eliminate do away with
  cleanse clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing; "clean up before you see your grandparents"; "clean your fingernails before dinner"
  relieve provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches"
  smooth out, smooth make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing; "smooth the surface of the wood"
  clear free (the throat) by making a rasping sound; "Clear the throat"
  disinfest rid of vermin; "The exterminator disinfests the house"
  disembody free from a body or physical form or reality
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • rid
    imp. & p. p. of Ride, v. i.
  • rid (imp. & p. p.)
    of Rid
  • rid (v. t.)
    To save; to rescue; to deliver; -- with out of.
  • rid (v. t.)
    To free; to clear; to disencumber; -- followed by of.
  • rid (v. t.)
    To drive away; to remove by effort or violence; to make away with; to destroy.
  • rid (v. t.)
    To get over; to dispose of; to dispatch; to finish.
  • rid
    of Ride
  • rid
    of Ride

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • rid
    To relieve from.

Part of speech

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  • rid, verb, present, 1st person singular of rid (infinitive).
  • rid, verb (infinitive).
  • rid, verb, past participle of rid (infinitive).
  • rid, verb, past simple of rid (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

rid in sign language
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