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\ ˈrid 
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\rid also ridded; ridding
Definition of rid
1 : to make free : relieve, disencumber rid the complexion of blemishes be rid of worries get rid of that junk
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rid
verb\ ˈrid \
\rid also ridded; ridding
Kids Definition of rid
: to free from something : relieve A shampoo rid the dog of fleas.
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The first known use of rid was in the 13th century
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