rid

verb

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rid also ridded; ridding

Definition of rid

transitive verb

1 : to make free : relieve, disencumber rid the complexion of blemishes be rid of worries get rid of that junk

2 archaic : save, rescue

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Examples of rid in a Sentence

worked two jobs to rid himself of debt

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The first known use of rid was in the 13th century

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rid

verb

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rid also ridded; ridding

Kids Definition of rid

: to free from something : relieve A shampoo rid the dog of fleas.

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